"The Chemistry of Death" is a film adaptation of Simon Beckett's bestsellers. The first two novels have been incorporated into the six-part series. So you shouldn't expect the depth of the novels in the series. However, those who are able to steer clear of this will be entertained at a fast pace.
Basically, there is nothing on offer here that has not already been seen in one form or another in other British crime series. From the investigator who is tormented by private demons to the village with pubs that are getting on in years and where everyone knows everyone else, surrounded by dense forests. And yet the series was still convincing. It does a lot of things right. Starting with an enchanting, melancholy, gentle intro song. "Mogli - AFTERMATH" had to be bought straight away. The locations are beautiful, from rural England to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. One of the strengths here is the cinematography. And it's not just the landscapes, but the way it captures the characters, the scene, the environment the characters are in, the mood and the atmosphere that immerses the viewer.
Time is taken to explore the broken side of the protagonist, a forensic pathologist. There are repeated flashbacks to his past. These run throughout the episodes and could have been fewer. His trauma is a crucial element of the character. Harry Treadaway embodies his fragile, sometimes weak character very convincingly.
The entire cast is wonderful and lends excellent credibility to the storylines.
The story is gripping, mysterious and dark. The voice-over, in a calm, gentle voice, gets under your skin. The brisk pace in particular does not allow for long stretches and maintains the menace right to the end. The story convinces with new twists and turns and remains unpredictable until the very last moment. - Especially the ending, where you should definitely watch the credits!
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Worth watching - a stylish and atmospheric series that entertained me with its pace better than many a traditional British crime thriller.
Basically, there is nothing on offer here that has not already been seen in one form or another in other British crime series. From the investigator who is tormented by private demons to the village with pubs that are getting on in years and where everyone knows everyone else, surrounded by dense forests. And yet the series was still convincing. It does a lot of things right. Starting with an enchanting, melancholy, gentle intro song. "Mogli - AFTERMATH" had to be bought straight away. The locations are beautiful, from rural England to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. One of the strengths here is the cinematography. And it's not just the landscapes, but the way it captures the characters, the scene, the environment the characters are in, the mood and the atmosphere that immerses the viewer.
Time is taken to explore the broken side of the protagonist, a forensic pathologist. There are repeated flashbacks to his past. These run throughout the episodes and could have been fewer. His trauma is a crucial element of the character. Harry Treadaway embodies his fragile, sometimes weak character very convincingly.
The entire cast is wonderful and lends excellent credibility to the storylines.
The story is gripping, mysterious and dark. The voice-over, in a calm, gentle voice, gets under your skin. The brisk pace in particular does not allow for long stretches and maintains the menace right to the end. The story convinces with new twists and turns and remains unpredictable until the very last moment. - Especially the ending, where you should definitely watch the credits!
--------------- Conclusion:
Worth watching - a stylish and atmospheric series that entertained me with its pace better than many a traditional British crime thriller.