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Post by Teeks on Nov 17, 2018 19:22:15 GMT
Most iconic British crime drama?
Tough choice... but I think it's Poirot for me. Grew up watching that in the 90s and loved it. Is there a more iconic scene setting than Poirot gathering all the suspects in one room and revealing the true killer amongst them? I always loved the theatrical nature of it. David Suchet is the quintessential Poirot, no other actor comes close to his portrayal of the character (that includes Kenneth Branagh).
A Touch of Frost and Morse come a close second for me. I was never that into them to be honest, but David Jason and John Thaw were brilliant in the roles.
ITV made some brilliant crime dramas back in the day.
I liked Sherlock, it was a really fresh new take on the character and his universe. I thought Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock was the best in a long time, certainly better than Robert Downey Jr's version. I don't think it's as iconic as Poirot and Morse, but maybe younger viewers would disagree with that. It's certainly a modern classic.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2018 19:26:55 GMT
I chose a Touch of Frost too Teeks. But only coz my first choice The Sweeney wasn't listed.
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Post by CAEF on Nov 17, 2018 19:40:02 GMT
Most iconic British crime drama? Tough choice... but I think it's Poirot for me. Grew up watching that in the 90s and loved it. Is there a more iconic scene setting than Poirot gathering all the suspects in one room and revealing the true killer amongst them? I always loved the theatrical nature of it. David Suchet is the quintessential Poirot, no other actor comes close to his portrayal of the character (that includes Kenneth Branagh). A Touch of Frost and Morse come a close second for me. I was never that into them to be honest, but David Jason and John Thaw were brilliant in the roles. ITV made some brilliant crime dramas back in the day. I liked Sherlock, it was a really fresh new take on the character and his universe. I thought Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock was the best in a long time, certainly better than Robert Downey Jr's version. I don't think it's as iconic as Poirot and Morse, but maybe younger viewers would disagree with that. It's certainly a modern classic. Yes I liked Poirot. Seems shows like Frost, Sweeney, Poirot, Morse is more iconic than Midsomer Murders then? I suppose MM'd rural setting does not appeal. MM got about 12 million tops whereas Poirot got about 20 million. Speaks volumes.
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Post by Teeks on Nov 17, 2018 19:59:28 GMT
Most iconic British crime drama? Tough choice... but I think it's Poirot for me. Grew up watching that in the 90s and loved it. Is there a more iconic scene setting than Poirot gathering all the suspects in one room and revealing the true killer amongst them? I always loved the theatrical nature of it. David Suchet is the quintessential Poirot, no other actor comes close to his portrayal of the character (that includes Kenneth Branagh). A Touch of Frost and Morse come a close second for me. I was never that into them to be honest, but David Jason and John Thaw were brilliant in the roles. ITV made some brilliant crime dramas back in the day. I liked Sherlock, it was a really fresh new take on the character and his universe. I thought Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock was the best in a long time, certainly better than Robert Downey Jr's version. I don't think it's as iconic as Poirot and Morse, but maybe younger viewers would disagree with that. It's certainly a modern classic. Yes I liked Poirot. Seems shows like Frost, Sweeney, Poirot, Morse is more iconic than Midsomer Murders then? I suppose MM'd rural setting does not appeal. MM got about 12 million tops whereas Poirot got about 20 million. Speaks volumes. Seems so, yes. I don't mind Midsomer Murders to be honest, they've had some good episodes over the years... but I've always felt like Midsomer Murders was akin to a light daytime drama like Doctors. As opposed to shows like Poirot, which seemed to be geared toward a more serious, mature audience in the evening and were therefore able to attract a more mainstream audience. At least that's the impression I got. Maybe I'm wrong?
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Post by CAEF on Nov 17, 2018 20:46:22 GMT
No I think Midsomer Murders is a more niche show, like Doctors on BBC1 or Hollyoaks. It never achieved the figures that Morse, Frost and Poirot got.
Similar to how Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and H&A never reached the heights that Corrie, EE and Neighbours did in the 1980s/1990s.
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