I have read all of Harlan Coben's books and believe he is a great writer. He packages his writing such that every chapter makes you want to read the next chapter. He makes his books a binge feast.
To adapt this writing style needs intelligence and understanding. Both are lacking in this series.
B class movies rely on stupidly to reach dramatic scenes. Someone does something unexpected or stupid and we have the "whats going to happen next?" question. That is not how Harlan writes.
The 3 lead male roles, the detective, the brother in-law and an ex army friend are portrayed as the 3 stooges. As a lead detective his lack of ability to string 3 words together is amazing. As a law enforcer he continues driving after he has blackouts. All the males have baby complexes and need to be cuddled by the strong females in the show. What planet does the screen writer/director think they live on? Do they really think if they portray all women as strong it will happen in real life? It won't because its all in our DNA. Write real or do not write stupid.
There are many holes in this series. A 3 year old daughter who is left with whoever all over the countryside. A detective assistant who is a giggling light relief gay. The only one who has some brains. The leading role who confronts any potential danger without any thought of getting killed. No backup required for her.
Joanna Lumley does a splendid job of her role.
To adapt this writing style needs intelligence and understanding. Both are lacking in this series.
B class movies rely on stupidly to reach dramatic scenes. Someone does something unexpected or stupid and we have the "whats going to happen next?" question. That is not how Harlan writes.
The 3 lead male roles, the detective, the brother in-law and an ex army friend are portrayed as the 3 stooges. As a lead detective his lack of ability to string 3 words together is amazing. As a law enforcer he continues driving after he has blackouts. All the males have baby complexes and need to be cuddled by the strong females in the show. What planet does the screen writer/director think they live on? Do they really think if they portray all women as strong it will happen in real life? It won't because its all in our DNA. Write real or do not write stupid.
There are many holes in this series. A 3 year old daughter who is left with whoever all over the countryside. A detective assistant who is a giggling light relief gay. The only one who has some brains. The leading role who confronts any potential danger without any thought of getting killed. No backup required for her.
Joanna Lumley does a splendid job of her role.
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