Ashes to Ashes (TV Series) Episode #1.6 (2008) User Reviews

Story good, Imagery glorious

[Sleepin_Dragon · 7/10 · 9 August 2015]

It starts off with a raid at a Post Office, a Deniro impression is remembered by shopkeeper Mr Chaterjee. Gene's hunch leads him to Chas Cale. You know you're going to be alright watching a TV show when you see Phil Davies, now's perhaps not the right time to go into just exactly how utterly superb he is, sadly he is dreadfully underused here, with only a minor role. We see Chris trying to make his move on Shaz, Ray's clear jealousy is very funny. Gene has a wonderful moment of frustration when Alex uses his beloved and stunning Audi Quattro, what a seriously gorgeous car that was, very iconic. Alex senses that she's close to dying, falling, getting cold etc, and childhood memories of her doing her rubix cube, get her thinking she should never give up, and by solving the case she will save herself. Young actor Asa Butterfield is excellent, easy to see why he's getting lots of work, great young actor. It features some wonderful imagery, Gene shooting the restaurant window, and Alex falling through her duvet.

Ghosts

[xmasdaybaby1966 · 8/10 · 3 October 2020]

Another strong episode.

Not so much music for nostalgia fans but some great guest appearances including Phil Davis as an old time gangster and a young Asa Butterfield as Donny.

Just like the old days

[studioAT · 5/10 · 4 September 2017]

'Ashes to Ashes' has been finding its feet throughout its first series, as all shows do, but not every show has the shadow of a very good show like 'Life on Mars' hanging over it.

It's getting there though, and this episode tries to recapture some of the fun of that show.

There are some more comedic moments than in previous moments, more Chris and Ray, and more Gene Hunt being...well, Gene Hunt.

You'll either love the 'will they/won't they?' story line thread between Gene and Alex, but for the most part this episode is a vast improvement on some of those that have gone before.