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13 March 2004 (UK) more
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One of The *BEST* Episodic Whodunit Shows more (4 total)
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(Series Cast Summary - 5 of 7) | Caroline Catz | ... | DI Kate 'Ash' Ashurst (12 episodes, 2004-2005) |
| Lisa Faulkner | ... | DS Emma 'Scribbs' Scribbins (12 episodes, 2004-2005) |
| Jeremy Sheffield | ... | DCI Sullivan (12 episodes, 2004-2005) |
| Glen Davies | ... | Gallimore / ... (7 episodes, 2004-2005) |
 | Stuart Nurse | ... | Dr. Weatherall (5 episodes, 2004-2005) |
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52 min (6 episodes) | UK:60 min (including commercials)
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Caroline Catz and Lisa Faulkner strongly considered swapping characters, as they felt that they were extremely similar to the character that the other was playing. more
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[Ash and Scribbs watch DCI Sullivan walk to his car]
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If he turns out to be gay, I'm going to shoot myself.
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For an American saturated with "CSI," "Law & Order," and their spin-offs and clones, "Murder in Suburbia" is completely refreshing. This is the *best* whodunit mystery show that I have scene in years. The show ran on BBC America here in the U.S., in late 2004 and early 2005.
The show revolves around a Detective Duo: DI Kate 'Ash' Ashurst (Caroline Katz) and DS Emma 'Scribbs' Scribbins (Lisa Faulkner). 'Ash' and 'Scribbs' are both single, young women, with 'Ash' having a higher rank than 'Scribbs.' During each episode, the Duo lament about their single lives, which provides for the lighter moments in the show. Jeremy Sheffield also stars as DCI Sullivan, the Duo's boss.
This is not "CSI" or "Crossing Jordan," where in those series, technology tends to 'solves' the crime more than old-fashioned gumshoe brainpower. Each episode (so far) concentrates on a single murder, rather than two separate murders, which is the usual formula of "CSI" or 'Jordan.' This show is concerned with the mystery of the murder and paints a much fuller picture of the victim's life and situation, than most shows. It also helps that the run time for each episodes about 52 minutes (without commercials) compared to the forty-some minutes for most hour-long U.S. series.
The show is very faithful to the whodunit formula, allowing the viewer to try to solve the crime along with main characters. When the Duo interviews someone, this is not one or two questions, but many questions, which can be in rapid-fire succession, packing a lot more information than most mystery series. Fingerprints and DNA do play a role in the mysteries, but they are secondary to the *WHY* of the murder.
The *WHY* of the murder is the most intriguing aspect of each episode. Each episode shows a hidden layer of suburbia, from sophisticated dating services, real "wife-swapping," hidden pasts, and more.
If you prefer dark and gritty "crime dramas" or are looking for developed main characters, this series is probably not for you. But if you are looking for an intriguing whodunit with a bit of humor and where the mystery is the focus of each episode , this series is for you.