Joanna Scanlan has to be one of the best actresses of our time. In No Offence she has a role that allows some of her best acting chops to come out. It is a pleasure and a thrill to watch her lead this show. She sparkles in every scene.
However, the show is a great concept and she has a great team of backup actors. The pacing is good, storylines are inventive if not a bit far fetched. This isn't a "realistic" police procedural, but rather a dramatic one.
Plenty of great guest actors keep the show feeling fresh. It's been interesting to have storylines start and think "not this again, this has been done again and again" and then the show puts its own spin on it that holds my attention.
Ten stars for Joanna's performance.
However, the show is a great concept and she has a great team of backup actors. The pacing is good, storylines are inventive if not a bit far fetched. This isn't a "realistic" police procedural, but rather a dramatic one.
Plenty of great guest actors keep the show feeling fresh. It's been interesting to have storylines start and think "not this again, this has been done again and again" and then the show puts its own spin on it that holds my attention.
Ten stars for Joanna's performance.