tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671128.post4054217940615036157..comments2024-01-19T13:24:15.734+00:00Comments on ::Acquired Taste: Tim Strettonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08598897603628943741noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671128.post-75616479982459176332011-05-09T10:54:53.730+01:002011-05-09T10:54:53.730+01:00I have to admit, my son and I did both compare it ...I have to admit, my son and I did both compare it to The Wire, but you're right, it somehow lacks the total assurance and sure-footedness that The Wire had right from episode 1.Alishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406189984167289987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671128.post-80822239489837697382011-05-09T09:27:25.118+01:002011-05-09T09:27:25.118+01:00I think I was set up for scepticism by claims that...I think I was set up for scepticism by claims that it was the British riposte to The Wire. And Eccleston is admittedly brilliant.<br /><br />I thought Spiral took its time to get going too, so all is not lost. The Killing grips from the start, but be warned, at least two MNWers were dissatisfied with the ending!Tim Strettonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598897603628943741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671128.post-55074999980930146112011-05-09T09:12:16.015+01:002011-05-09T09:12:16.015+01:00Gosh you're a tough critic - I was thinking ho...Gosh you're a tough critic - I was thinking how good The Shadow Line was! But then I've not seen The Killing or The Spiral. I can see some iPlayer time coming up.Alishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406189984167289987noreply@blogger.com