Brilliant performances by all the older cast members in this very interesting and thought-provoking story about a group of 70-something long-time friends who agree to help each other end their lives if the request comes.
Add in the fact that two of them are old lovers who never got over each other and you've got a very believable love story too, tinged with the sadness of a life that should have been lived together. Lindsay Duncan, Clark Peters and Phil Davis are particularly good in this as that love triangle, with Phil heartbreaking as the loving but slightly boring husband who is devastated at the thought of being left alone.
The young policewoman character, who starts to believe that there's something going on, is quite frankly very irritating. Some of her actions are just ridiculous and a young uniformed officer just wouldn't be running around, seemingly unsupervised, acting like a seasoned detective. I liked the character of her boss, but again the fact that he turned up - off duty - to question a suspect in his home while dressed for a football match would just never happen. I get that they had to do something to set the scene for what happened, but it was totally unrealistic.
That said, this was a really good drama with a brilliant soundtrack as well, fitting with the age of the characters.
Finally, a nod to Sue Johnston's poignant performance as poor Marion. She wasn't in it for long but she made a lasting impact.
Add in the fact that two of them are old lovers who never got over each other and you've got a very believable love story too, tinged with the sadness of a life that should have been lived together. Lindsay Duncan, Clark Peters and Phil Davis are particularly good in this as that love triangle, with Phil heartbreaking as the loving but slightly boring husband who is devastated at the thought of being left alone.
The young policewoman character, who starts to believe that there's something going on, is quite frankly very irritating. Some of her actions are just ridiculous and a young uniformed officer just wouldn't be running around, seemingly unsupervised, acting like a seasoned detective. I liked the character of her boss, but again the fact that he turned up - off duty - to question a suspect in his home while dressed for a football match would just never happen. I get that they had to do something to set the scene for what happened, but it was totally unrealistic.
That said, this was a really good drama with a brilliant soundtrack as well, fitting with the age of the characters.
Finally, a nod to Sue Johnston's poignant performance as poor Marion. She wasn't in it for long but she made a lasting impact.