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The Musketeers (2014)
BBC gem
This is one of the best shows I've seen recently. The episodic stories are entertaining and the overall storyline keeps me looking forward to the next show. The characters are well developed and the acting superb. Plus, everything is gorgeous - actresses, actors, costumes, countryside, buildings, horses. And the sword fighting! The production is rich and detailed. I have no idea if it is true to the original Dumas story and I don't care. This is by far the definitive Musketeers production. I'm so glad I stumbled on this gem.
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2011)
A British gem
This is one of the best shows I've seen recently. The writing is excellent and acting superb. The production is rich and detailed. If you are used to American shows, as I am, this is very different. Nothing flashy or fast paced. But it's so engrossing that I couldn't wait to watch the next, and then the next, and then it was done. I was so sorry to see there were only four episodes. The tragic character of Mr Whicher, beautifully portrayed by Paddy Considine, is sort of a common man Sherlock Holmes, although I almost hate to make that comparison. Mr Whicher is not driven by ego or fame or glory or money, but always by the search for Truth. I had never heard of the story or character, but I'm so glad I stumbled on this gem.