wge1954
Vexed was a fun detective show. Which, I guess, is why it failed. After all, there must be 163,482,632 episodes of Law and Order, Criminal Minds, NCIS ad nauseam shows, which are the same bloody body, disgusting violence, hatchet in the head, boring repetitive garbage. And since that crud is so popular, it prevails.So if you want something different, watch Vexed. But there are only 9 episodes. If you want the blood and guts format, simply turn on the TV and you can find it with your eyes closed. Face it, you would be hard pressed to not find it.
lauriejoyce-132-126127
This show is aptly named "Vexed", as the switcheroo that occurs after the first season is truly vexing! The all-too-short season 1 was such a delightful introduction to a cadish, but lovable, Jack and his hapless partner Kate; it rates a solid 9+ in my books. The chemistry between these two was excellent, and they were well matched in their comedic abilities. We particularly delighted in Jack's insensitive remarks, from which much of the humor stemmed. Unfortunately, all that changed quite dramatically in the second season. Lucy Punch was replaced by Miranda Raison as Jack's new partner- an earnest know-it-all who sucked all the humor out of the show. Jack's character was also toned down to a disappointing shadow of his first season's character. What a waste of Toby Stephen's great comedic talent! I would love to see this show brought back in the format of the first season, but I suppose that ship has sailed as the actors have moved on to greener pastures. Again I say, what a waste!
Jay Woodland
A foot in mouth review.I had never heard of this show, I recently discovered it on Netflix, OMFG it is amazing, this is on another level of funny, Hot Fuzz is the closest thing to it that I know of. So well written and executed performances! I told a couple of the lads about this show and they have fallen in love with it. I will admit to this because I am a man a manly man, I laughed so hard I cried and peed on the sofa, good thing mine is leather. Season 1 episode 3 is incredible!I don't want to say to much because you have to experience it. Toby Stephens is utterly epic in this program as DI Jack Armstrong and steals the show really he plays an utter git, but he is so likable because he is an ass.I really would love to see this show come back!
DJOfRadioGallifrey
This show is a gem, though it could easily slip under the radar, with the time and place it's broadcast....so look it up.The characters are established in the first episode, meaning whose the darker one, or the smarter one. But I can say it doesn't follow that particular formula, they're both relatively smart and witty, and they both can be dark, strangely enough the smarter and moralist one of the pair seems to have a darker side. Though the carefree dumbed-down one is slightly cynical. There partnership can go in any direction which is the appeal with most programmes, though what makes it interesting is they are not two singletons thrown together; one is married and the other single and proud.The cases though not exactly 'Sherlock calibre' they are smart and flow, and leave me surprised at every new turn....meaning the 'Oh yes...but of course.' moments.The acting is good, the comedy good, the drama good. The number of episodes.....needs more.
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