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5.0 out of 5 stars First seen on PBS and I immediately loved the series
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016
First seen on PBS and I immediately loved the series. Just had to add the films to my movie library. No blood and gore here with this mystery series, designed for the espionage aficionados and ordinary mystery lovers like myself. But simply great acting and terrific, thought provoking writing. Bill Nighy is perfectly cast in lead role. Helen Bonham Carter, Christopher Walken and Winona Ryder, among others make up a solid supporting cast. Ms Ryder's performance, in particular, stands out and is award worthy. Plot line is woven masterfully through the three films. Recommend setting aside a rainy day, popping a big tub of popcorn and binge watching all three films. Blu-ray played fine on my U.S. purchased machine. Picture quality of Blu-ray was excellent and what you would expect from PBS which has a reputation for quality productions, such as Sherlock, Wallander, Inspector Lewis and Endeavor to name a few. I do advise, however, to review 'regions' before purchasing anything foreign produced. Some disc players are finicky in that regard. For those of you who prefer more sophisticated movie fare, do yourself a favor and buy the Worricker series. You won't be disappointed.
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Report5.0 out of 5 stars The best miniseries ever!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
I have revisited this thoughtful spy thriller series often and love each viewing. Each episode is different as to time/place but storyline builds thru each episode.. I have my favorite players .. Bill Nighy of course as the protagonist, Michael Gambon and Rachael Weitz in Page Eight, Christopher Walken is a standout as the American world weary CIA agent, and the surprising Winona Ryder in T&C, and Ewan Brenner, Helena Bonham-Carter, the duplicitous Judy Davis, and long suffering daughter Felicity Jones in StB ... all are amazing!! Ray Fiennes is absolutely blood chilling as the compromised Prime Minister.. lots to ponder here.. well worth viewing again and again.
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Report5.0 out of 5 stars Another example of how Brits blow us out of the water in making excellent mysteries and dramas
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
Huge fan of Bill Nighy, whether he's playing a retiree, vampire king or British spy. Another example of how Brits blow us out of the water in making excellent mysteries and dramas. While sex, blood, gore and explosions might entertain some, I prefer the more methodical reveal of clues that require thought and critical thinking to solve the puzzle before the end is revealed. The more cerebral British mysteries really fills that void in U.S. programming. Have yet to find a British mystery or drama series that I don't like. Only criticism of Worricker is that series was to short. Worricker is one of the series I watch when home sick.
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Report5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
This is a spy thriller that depends on great writing and acting rather than car chases or explosions. If you want something thoughtful and beautifully written and acted, this is for you.
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Report5.0 out of 5 stars Great spy thriller.
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
I really enjoy the contemporary PBS series. 3 full length moves. Each one really well written & acted.
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Listen To Them!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021
Can't understand the less than 5 Star Ratings for this series. Don't listen to them! The story, acting* and direction is TOP NOTCH! *Just look at the list of great actors that are in it...that tells all you need to know.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding. A work of great Intelligence (sorry!) and terrific cast.
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2018
Outstanding. Very clever writing and stellar acting by a top flight cast. Scarily relevant today. Surprising that it hasn't achieved wider renown. Not one hundred percent sure about the ending of the third part, it seemed a little too "easy". Perhaps we are spoiled by the incessant surprise endings of most TV and film spy dramas. But who am I to criticise David Hare. If you like Le Carre's (earlier) work, you'll like this. Ditto for Bill Nighy.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2016
Excellent movies. Its a shame that the audio was in stereo only though.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt in seinem Genre
Reviewed in Germany on December 26, 2015
Der Film ist in seinem Genre perfekt - intelligent, gut aufgebaut, grossartig gespielt, baut auf perfekt geschriebene Dialoge nicht auf Gewalt und "Action", empfehlenswert in jedere Hinsicht als eine intelligente Unterhaltung die auch wichtige moralischen Fragen aufwirft..
Mein technisches Problem mit der Bestellung: ich fand nirgendwo auf der Website des Amazon.de die Information, dass ich die DVDs für "Region One" bekomme - als die DVD dan ankamen war es eine herbe Überraschung. Diese Information sollte, glaube ich, auf der Webseite eindeutig und sichtbar gemacht werden - ich nehme es gibt sie irgendwo auf der Webseite, selbst konnte ich sie aber nicht finden - und zwar auch nicht bei derm amerikanischen Lieferant.
Sonst sind wir mit dem Film wie auch mit der Lieferung sehr zufrieden. Vladimir, Prag
5.0 out of 5 stars Worricker
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2019
I really enjoyed the series! It was a great spy story without all the murders, car chases and bombs going off that you normally see.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2016