Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall) couldn't live a more tranquil, middle-class life if he was a character in a Hollywood Rom-Com starring Hugh Grant. He lives in leafy Wimbledon, drives a Smart Car and is studying for a PhD in Flemish textiles. However, when his antiques-dealer father (Robert Lindsay) winds up in hospital following a mysterious accident bookish Barnaby takes it upon himself to save the family's cash-strapped business, but a dodgy deal masterminded by his dad leaves Barnaby fifty-thousand pounds down and lumbered with a looted Syrian treasure. He is determined to recover the cash, but to do so he needs some help - big time. In steps Nina Morales (Rosie Perez) a tough-talking, Brooklyn bounty hunter who Barnaby's sister just happened to bump into while travelling. The mismatched pair team up on a madcap mission to get Barnaby's money back - but Barnaby's life spirals further out of control when they are forced into the paths of the police, terrorists and a dangerous ... Written by Mark_a_Wood <markawood@hotmail.co.uk>
First episode really whetted my appetite - I thought this was the start of something good......but now by episode 4 I'm getting an increasing feeling of being let down. The episodes aren't developing anything in particular and what's this? Only 30 minutes? This should be in 45 or 60 minute chunks. It looks and feels like a high quality production in everything but content. I'm a great fan of Jack Whitehall's TV stuff, but this should have been a crowing glory but seems to have failed.....I'll watch the rest just to see if it gets good again....can't see how though.