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Waking The Dead - Series 6 [2007]


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Farewell, Boyd, you will be missed
Review date: 2008-11-19 Rating: 4 out of 10

Please, don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting, that Boyd is dead, far from that. But Waking the Dead is dead, or dying at the very least. Usually I do not like writing negative reviews, with some exceptions, it's just I could hardly believe my own eyes reading the other reviews. So this is a different opinion for a change.

I loved Waking the Dead, I really did. I still miss Mel, I miss Frankie even more. But that is not the problem. All those "ritual killings", well, that's a question of taste, I think, personally, I never like them, as they are usually robbed of any human motivation. But even that is not the point. Trouble is, that when I start to watch a detective series, I expect some interesting case with some really interesting investigation, with one find leading to some ideas, etc. Here we get more and more of Hollywood-type blockbuster wannabe, which I hate. But then, there are plenty of people who think that even Bones season 2 is good, though it has reduced to half stupid comedy half nonsense with no forensics at all. Anyway, I would have given Waking the Dead series 6 three stars, it still has it's moments, if not for that horror somewhere at the middle. I swear, all of you have seen something like this in a zillion films. A HYPER cliche situation: No1 is an intended victim at gunpoint, No2 is the one who holds the gun (hand shaking, tears streaming, oh, the actor's profession is really tragic sometimes, it seems) and No3 trying to talk No2 out of it. A variation: only No1 and No2 available, both with guns, talking, ant the conversation is never less silly than the previous one. OH. I almost wanted to hide under the table of embarrassment.

So: some adventures, some running and screaming, some gore, lukewarm or even dull cases, almost no investigating, almost no forensics. Everything else depends on what you like (or don't like).

Sorry, but that's my verdict: Waking the Dead is dead with no chance of resurrection. Rest in peace.

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Now the best TV series in the UK
Review date: 2008-11-12 Rating: 10 out of 10

Waking The Dead's sixth series in 2007 cemented its place in my heart as the best TV drama in Britain. The cast are superb; Trevor Eve can be hilarious as D.Supt. Boyd, Dr Foley must be the greatest psycho-analyst in the world and I have to say I prefer the imperious Tara Fitzgerald and the hugely under-rated theatre actress Félicité du Jeu to the previous female cast members, especially as Eve seems to spend a lot of time dissecting corpses listening to eighties ska music.

'Double Bind' is a particular favourite, a wonderfully peculiar episode (as they all are, in their own way) and the funniest scene I've seen in a long time involves Eve using Spence and Stella to remodel the death of two victims killed in the coital position in 'The Fall'.

The 2008 series was just as good and should be out soon and there's an eighth series currently being made, though sadly Du Jeu is not confirmed for the cast which could mean that Stella has been promoted, killed, finally got it on with DI Jordan or been fired for her propensity for slapping witnesses.

Great ... Ready for Series 7
Review date: 2008-09-08 Rating: 10 out of 10


Love this show. Only get the first 3 seasons in the States and since my DVD player is Region Free (with a little help) I've ordered all the other series from Amazon UK. Absolutely fabulous production that leaves the US spin-offs in a trash heap behind.

Counting the days until Series 7 is released.



one of the best series ever
Review date: 2008-06-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

The 2007 series of Waking The Dead is one of the best ever done. The crime stories are really good and attention graping from minute one. I like that the over agressiveness of Boyd is reduced and more humour is re-introduced. The new cast is great and adds new dimensions to the team. The old cast is perfect as ever. In short: 5 stars

Can't wait
Review date: 2008-03-25 Rating: 10 out of 10

I saw the series on TV, and loved it. The first couple of episodes seem to focus on a 'cult' investigation type-thing, and it was great. Now series 6 is out, bring on series 7!

Product Details/Specifications


Artist(s):
Waking the Dead

Actor(s):
Wil Johnson
Sue Johnston
Trevor Eve

Creators:
Trevor Eve (Primary Contributor)
Sue Johnston (Primary Contributor)

Recording label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
EAN: 5051561027031
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 6
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-05-19
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 750 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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