Beck
Watched the lot!
Unfortunately this was a case of the good, the bad, and the other ugly. The 8 series effectively divided into 3 sections of varying quality. In truth when the actor play Gunwald left to star in Sex Education they should have cancelled the series.
Series 1 to 4
It is so refreshing to find a programme from Sweden that is not Nordic Noir. A new formula was applied here, if anything it was nearer in style to Montalbano.
Every show started with a murder, solved by Gunwald, a Swedish "Dirty Harry" doing whats required to get his man and Beck the methodical and insightful investigator.
The contrast between the brutal murder and the great fun, humour and friendship of the whole team from pathologist to administrator was the unique determiner of this show. Not to mention, the unexpected twists brilliant acting and Beck's quirky neighbour.
These first 4 series were an 8 outta 10.
Series 4 to 6
Steiner, Gunwald replacement was miscast, he couldn't fire a gun, couldn't work a computer or crack a joke. The introduction of an insecure humourless bullying female boss destroyed these series.
At best this was a weak 5 outta 10
Series 7 to 8
These last two series should never have been made. Watching Beck, our hero, wither and fall into shade was not good entertainment.
Every show had either, immigrant drug dealers, racial elements or religious overtones, combined with refugees and crime gangs. We all know that culture and race issues are not best explored in works of fiction.
I hated these series with a vengeance please don't make any more.
This was a 1 outta 10, miserable, no humour, poor plots!
