Wire in the Blood (TV Series) Still She Cries (2004) User Reviews

Grim, but good drama.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 7/10 · 8 November 2019]

Maggie has given Tony information on the whereabouts of some of her victims, but he's sidetracked with an active killer.

After a successful first series, the show returns with this dark affair, a wise move to reintroduce a well known foe. Not something to watch of you're a bit out of sorts, this is grim viewing, a dramatic, but bleak watch.

Elaine Claxton is so good as Maggie, what a chilling character she is. Laura is also a good, devious character.

Hard to believe it dates back to 2004, the hairstyles are dated, there's the sound of a fax machine, but the visuals aside, this is as relevant now as it was back then.

Grim, but very entertaining. 7/10

Always reliable entertainment

[zontagirl1 · 8/10 · 29 July 2023]

A faithfully adapted series based on Val McDermid's well written and admired books. Characters align with how you imagined them and the storylines are pretty accurate from the original stories. The only comment I would have for this particular episode is that, if they are looking for bodies of murder victims in an open field, why not just use cadaver dogs? Even 20 years ago, highly trained animals were used for this type of exploration? As in the books, there is a sexual frisson between Carol and Tony which is handled quite tastefully. The Brits know how to make the most of the multitude of talented actors (not stars) so you will recognize them from Kingdom, Coronation Street, Eastenders, Grandchester, etc.