“Protection.” / “The Madness.”

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“Protection” (Amazon Prime) British crime drama that explores the world of witness protection in the UK from the point of view of a police officer, DI Liz Myles.



       Compared with most Hollywood police procedurals, British detective shows are not flashy and less high on political correctness. Premium is on storyline, acting, and a series doesn't go beyond 6 episodes, most are 4.  That'd be regardless of a new season in the works. (Although I am still baffled why British detectives don't carry guns as a fact.) 

       Siobhan Finneran gets into DI Myles’ body and mind like the character is made for her. Siobhan's Liz is not the typical badass cop but a flawed soul who exudes a stern spirit in her vulnerability and sincerity. 🎥👍📽


“The Madness” (Netflix) action conspiracy thriller. As Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who must clear his name after he accidentally stumbles upon a murder in the woods, Colman Domingo owns this series. It's all him. And it proves that Mr Domingo can lure viewers to a binge-watch weekend.


       The plot can be convoluted and dizzyingly circuitous but Colman's Muncie is able to hold the steering wheel so tight, so that the ride managed not to hit a roadblock. 🎥💻📽


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