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Adam H. Kerman
Mar 27, 2016, 11:55:16 PM3/27/16
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New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
Mike Shepherd, a senior police detective, inexplicable interferes in a
seemingly unspectacular death investigation in Brokenwood, a fictional
town that may or may not be near Auckland. He and Kristin have a
"meet cute", as Kristin's been dispatched to deal with a possible
pervert sitting in his car. He looks homeless, permanent two-day
growth of beard and a cheap business suit it looks like he slept in.
Yeah, the writers don't miss a lot of cliches.
Shepherd is sort of Columbo, but he drives what may have been a decent
stock car (if only it had a V-8) that's admired by a limited number of
auto enthusiests. Give the man a basset hound...
The murder is related to another homicide from 10 years earlier that
was never solved. Detective Gary considers it a failure.
Even though most of the murder investigation was telegraphed, I liked
the way it played out.
What I didn't care for was cliched lines, especially Shepherd's.
Seems Shepherd came to town because a woman, a witness in an old case,
is in hiding in a relocation program. Also, we meet one of his three
ex-wives, who may live nearby but wasn't explained.
Reviews said the dialogue improves; maybe I'll try another one.
He says that he has to take a demotion to be assigned to Brokenwood.
Maybe New Zealand has a nationwide police force like U.K.
Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
Mike Shepherd, a senior police detective, inexplicable interferes in a
seemingly unspectacular death investigation in Brokenwood, a fictional
town that may or may not be near Auckland. He and Kristin have a
"meet cute", as Kristin's been dispatched to deal with a possible
pervert sitting in his car. He looks homeless, permanent two-day
growth of beard and a cheap business suit it looks like he slept in.
Yeah, the writers don't miss a lot of cliches.
Shepherd is sort of Columbo, but he drives what may have been a decent
stock car (if only it had a V-8) that's admired by a limited number of
auto enthusiests. Give the man a basset hound...
The murder is related to another homicide from 10 years earlier that
was never solved. Detective Gary considers it a failure.
Even though most of the murder investigation was telegraphed, I liked
the way it played out.
What I didn't care for was cliched lines, especially Shepherd's.
Seems Shepherd came to town because a woman, a witness in an old case,
is in hiding in a relocation program. Also, we meet one of his three
ex-wives, who may live nearby but wasn't explained.
Reviews said the dialogue improves; maybe I'll try another one.
He says that he has to take a demotion to be assigned to Brokenwood.
Maybe New Zealand has a nationwide police force like U.K.
anim8rfsk
Mar 28, 2016, 10:39:51 AM3/28/16
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In article <nda9v0$lq1$1...@news.albasani.net>,
Where did you see this?
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Adam H. Kerman
Mar 28, 2016, 10:53:42 AM3/28/16
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anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
>>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
>>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
>>Mike Shepherd, a senior police detective, inexplicable interferes in a
>>seemingly unspectacular death investigation in Brokenwood, a fictional
>>town that may or may not be near Auckland. He and Kristin have a
>>"meet cute", as Kristin's been dispatched to deal with a possible
>>pervert sitting in his car. He looks homeless, permanent two-day
>>growth of beard and a cheap business suit it looks like he slept in.
>>Yeah, the writers don't miss a lot of cliches. . . .
>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
>>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
>>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
>>Mike Shepherd, a senior police detective, inexplicable interferes in a
>>seemingly unspectacular death investigation in Brokenwood, a fictional
>>town that may or may not be near Auckland. He and Kristin have a
>>"meet cute", as Kristin's been dispatched to deal with a possible
>>pervert sitting in his car. He looks homeless, permanent two-day
>>growth of beard and a cheap business suit it looks like he slept in.
>Where did you see this?
is Acorn, same as Phryne Fisher's.
It's from 2014. I read that New Zealand television ordered a third series
for 2016.
The best bit were the Auckland/North Island accents. It's understandable
(unlike certain Australian accents) but pronunciations are very very
different. Great scenary and a charming small town, except for violence
that's significantly worse than Chicago shootings from gang conflicts.
Why didn't Spike Lee set Chiraq in the English countryside?
Your Name
Mar 28, 2016, 4:37:08 PM3/28/16
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In article <anim8rfsk-3BE92...@news.easynews.com>,
It's trying to be a New Zealand version of UK shows like Midsommer
Murders ... and fails miserably, as usual.
anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
> In article <nda9v0$lq1$1...@news.albasani.net>,
> "Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>
> > New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
> > Not great,
<snip>
> In article <nda9v0$lq1$1...@news.albasani.net>,
> "Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>
> > New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
> > Not great,
>
> Where did you see this?
New Zealand made crap best avoided.
> Where did you see this?
It's trying to be a New Zealand version of UK shows like Midsommer
Murders ... and fails miserably, as usual.
anim8rfsk
Mar 30, 2016, 12:04:03 PM3/30/16
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In article <ndbghj$emo$3...@news.albasani.net>,
up behind a different car, unarmed. :)
Spanish.
"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
> anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
> >"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>
> >>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
> >>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
> >>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
I liked where she tripped over her own feet, dropping her gun, and ends
> anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
> >"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>
> >>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
> >>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
> >>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
up behind a different car, unarmed. :)
>
> >>Mike Shepherd, a senior police detective, inexplicable interferes in a
> >>seemingly unspectacular death investigation in Brokenwood, a fictional
> >>town that may or may not be near Auckland. He and Kristin have a
> >>"meet cute", as Kristin's been dispatched to deal with a possible
> >>pervert sitting in his car. He looks homeless, permanent two-day
> >>growth of beard and a cheap business suit it looks like he slept in.
>
> >>Yeah, the writers don't miss a lot of cliches. . . .
>
> >Where did you see this?
>
> I watched it on my local public television station. Its US distributor
> is Acorn, same as Phryne Fisher's.
>
> It's from 2014. I read that New Zealand television ordered a third series
> for 2016.
>
> The best bit were the Auckland/North Island accents. It's understandable
> (unlike certain Australian accents) but pronunciations are very very
> different. Great scenary and a charming small town, except for violence
> that's significantly worse than Chicago shootings from gang conflicts.
>
I wish it had English subtitles, I feel like I'm watching Tarzan in
> >>Mike Shepherd, a senior police detective, inexplicable interferes in a
> >>seemingly unspectacular death investigation in Brokenwood, a fictional
> >>town that may or may not be near Auckland. He and Kristin have a
> >>"meet cute", as Kristin's been dispatched to deal with a possible
> >>pervert sitting in his car. He looks homeless, permanent two-day
> >>growth of beard and a cheap business suit it looks like he slept in.
>
> >>Yeah, the writers don't miss a lot of cliches. . . .
>
> >Where did you see this?
>
> I watched it on my local public television station. Its US distributor
> is Acorn, same as Phryne Fisher's.
>
> It's from 2014. I read that New Zealand television ordered a third series
> for 2016.
>
> The best bit were the Auckland/North Island accents. It's understandable
> (unlike certain Australian accents) but pronunciations are very very
> different. Great scenary and a charming small town, except for violence
> that's significantly worse than Chicago shootings from gang conflicts.
>
Spanish.
Adam H. Kerman
Mar 30, 2016, 12:21:01 PM3/30/16
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anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>>>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>>>>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
>>>>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
>>>>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
>I liked where she tripped over her own feet, dropping her gun, and ends
>up behind a different car, unarmed. :)
Yeah, that was fun. I liked that the show avoided a lot of cop show cliches,
>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>>>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>>>>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
>>>>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
>>>>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
>I liked where she tripped over her own feet, dropping her gun, and ends
>up behind a different car, unarmed. :)
like all those miracle gun shots.
There is a Whitey character but he's entertaining, especially in the
second episode.
Where did you find these, or is it from your secret source that you
cannot divulge?
>>The best bit were the Auckland/North Island accents. It's understandable
>>(unlike certain Australian accents) but pronunciations are very very
>>different. Great scenary and a charming small town, except for violence
>>that's significantly worse than Chicago shootings from gang conflicts.
>I wish it had English subtitles, I feel like I'm watching Tarzan in
>Spanish.
anim8rfsk
Mar 30, 2016, 12:56:54 PM3/30/16
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In article <ndgud9$p4t$2...@news.albasani.net>,
"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
> anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
> >"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
> >>>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>
> >>>>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
> >>>>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
> >>>>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
>
> >I liked where she tripped over her own feet, dropping her gun, and ends
> >up behind a different car, unarmed. :)
>
> Yeah, that was fun. I liked that the show avoided a lot of cop show cliches,
> like all those miracle gun shots.
>
> There is a Whitey character but he's entertaining, especially in the
> second episode.
>
> Where did you find these, or is it from your secret source that you
> cannot divulge?
yeah, that one there
> anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
> >"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
> >>>"Adam H. Kerman" <a...@chinet.com> wrote:
>
> >>>>New Zealand television contributes to the police procedural mystery genre.
> >>>>Not great, but I liked the way the characters were portrayed, and
> >>>>Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims was quite appealing.
>
> >I liked where she tripped over her own feet, dropping her gun, and ends
> >up behind a different car, unarmed. :)
>
> Yeah, that was fun. I liked that the show avoided a lot of cop show cliches,
> like all those miracle gun shots.
>
> There is a Whitey character but he's entertaining, especially in the
> second episode.
>
> Where did you find these, or is it from your secret source that you
> cannot divulge?
>
> >>The best bit were the Auckland/North Island accents. It's understandable
> >>(unlike certain Australian accents) but pronunciations are very very
> >>different. Great scenary and a charming small town, except for violence
> >>that's significantly worse than Chicago shootings from gang conflicts.
>
> >I wish it had English subtitles, I feel like I'm watching Tarzan in
> >Spanish.
>
> The Spanish dubbing is an improvement! I did get used to the NZ accents.
heh
> >>The best bit were the Auckland/North Island accents. It's understandable
> >>(unlike certain Australian accents) but pronunciations are very very
> >>different. Great scenary and a charming small town, except for violence
> >>that's significantly worse than Chicago shootings from gang conflicts.
>
> >I wish it had English subtitles, I feel like I'm watching Tarzan in
> >Spanish.
>
> The Spanish dubbing is an improvement! I did get used to the NZ accents.
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