I didn't believe my ears when I heard that ITV were going to make this into a six part series, my hopes weren't high, hence why I'm so late to The Party. I'm always happy to eat humble pie, I was very wrong not to watch this, it's a cracking series.
It's of course very hard not to make comparisons between this and the film, both are very different beasts, let's just deal with this on its own merits.
The six part format allows the story to really develop, and whilst a few liberties are taken, the essence is there.
It's fast paced, it's dramatic, it's well acted, it looks divine. I think the cinematography is the best element, if like me you love shows from the 60's and 70's, you'll love how it looks, the camera angles and shots, the cars and fashions, it's decadent.
Prepare for car chases, brain washing, shootouts, it was like stepping back in time.
Acting, very strong, Cole and Boynton are great, and both play it as though from the time, really impressed with Tom Hollander and Ashley Thomas, excellent also.
On this basis, please ITV get some more novels adapted.
Very good 8/10.
It's of course very hard not to make comparisons between this and the film, both are very different beasts, let's just deal with this on its own merits.
The six part format allows the story to really develop, and whilst a few liberties are taken, the essence is there.
It's fast paced, it's dramatic, it's well acted, it looks divine. I think the cinematography is the best element, if like me you love shows from the 60's and 70's, you'll love how it looks, the camera angles and shots, the cars and fashions, it's decadent.
Prepare for car chases, brain washing, shootouts, it was like stepping back in time.
Acting, very strong, Cole and Boynton are great, and both play it as though from the time, really impressed with Tom Hollander and Ashley Thomas, excellent also.
On this basis, please ITV get some more novels adapted.
Very good 8/10.