Despite all these episodes and dodgy evidence, Colin Firth's portrayal actually left me convinced that the guy was actually very guilty! A very convincing liar and he turned on the tears at the right moments. Michael also seemed so arrogant but oh-so-concerned about others. And this mini-series does not prove he is innocent. I guess that was the hook; was he guilty or not? And we never found out. But why accept a plea bargain saying you did it if you did not? That just was never explained well enough to be convincing. He did it, though I suspect this was made for us all to think the opposite.
Whilst engaging with the above question, the whole thing was way too long. I found myself fast forwarding loads of times, especially when his lawyer was speaking - he was smug and tedious and used too many words to make his point. I am sure he must have put the jury off with his superior attitude.
A film version would have worked better.
Whilst engaging with the above question, the whole thing was way too long. I found myself fast forwarding loads of times, especially when his lawyer was speaking - he was smug and tedious and used too many words to make his point. I am sure he must have put the jury off with his superior attitude.
A film version would have worked better.