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The Last Detective - Series 2
directed by: Matthew Evans (III), Gavin Millar, Nick Hurran, Pip Broughton, Douglas Mackinnon

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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0054961885794
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Acorn Media
Release Date: October 31, 2006
Running Time: 276 minutes
Sales Rank: 6701
Studio: Acorn Media
Theatrical Release Date: 2003

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Editorial Review:

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As disrespected, disheveled, and endearingly dedicated as ever, Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies (Peter Davison, Doctor Who, All Creatures Great and Small) returns to solve four new, full-length mysteries. His wife left him, his coworkers sarcastically dubbed him "Dangerous," and his boss called him the "last detective" expected to crack a big case. He even listens to advice from his kooky chum Mod (Sean Hughes, The Commitments). Still, Dangerous manages to make connections that slicker chaps in the North London constabulary miss. Whether investigating the mysterious deaths of a would-be artist, a medical researcher, an unknown victim under a high-speed train, or a pretty Kosovan refugee, Davies shows that underdogs do have their day.

"Witty and well-plotted" —TV Times

Amazon.com:
Peter Davison is one of Britain's finest, most versatile actors, and creates a complex, counterintuitively compelling lead character in the British mystery series The Last Detective. The second series finds our unassuming detective inspector, "Dangerous" Davies (the nickname's ironic, blokes), quietly piecing together mysteries that the rest of the police force can hardly be bothered with. Davison makes Davies one of TV's unlikeliest heroes, and one of its most appealing: we see his self-doubts, personal pains (a not-quite-ex-wife whom he still loves dearly), and detective thought processes all expressed fleetingly across his craggy face. In one of the four excellent episodes here, "Dangerous and the Lonely Hearts," for instance, the case begins with the inconsequential incident of a child's shoplifting--but because of Davies' dogged investigation, layers of malice and intrigue are pulled back, revealing immigrant desperation, a shady matchmaking agency, and murder. As Dangerous methodically explores the case, his coworkers affectionately deride him and he struggles with his own demons. Yet almost obliquely, Davies manages to home in on the human weaknesses that inevitably lead to bad behavior--sometimes, his own included. Davison, whose storied British career includes standout roles in All Creatures Great and Small and Dr. Who, only gets better as an actor over the years, and this offbeat but oddly endearing series is a knockout showcase for his acting talents. Extras include a biography and bibliography for Leslie Thomas, author and creator of the Dangerous Davies mystery novels; a photo gallery, and filmographies of the impressive cast. --A.T. Hurley

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Campion Gets Dangerous
Peter Davison, who starred as the elegantly proper Campion in an earlier detectives series does a complete 180 to play Detective Davies. Dangerous Davies is a nickname applied to this ill dressed character who does not command the respect of his coworkers. "Dangerous" manages to solve all the cases with out getting any of the credit. He does not so much suffer from a lack of self esteem as he simply doesnt care about the glory. He does care about his estranged wife and his dog and his quirky friend ... Read More

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- The last Detective Series 2
True to the characters in the books! Very well adapted. Dangerous is everyman - charming, misunderstood, conscientious, unambitious and hard working - all in one package. Mod is his perfect foil - the Greek chorus supplying clarity.

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- The Last Detective--series 2
Quirky and enjoyable. Peter Davison's Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies is a decent man with human foibles, the last detective to whom his boss would ever give an important case. The wife he loves has left him, "still looking for the glass slipper." His colleagues treat him as a joke, but he solves mysteries they overlook.

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- Poignant & unassuming.
I just loved this series. I watched an episode on Sky not long ago and as I had never seen it when it had been screened on T.V. I purchased Series 1. I had not even finished watching the whole series 1 before I went on line and purchased Series 2 & 3. Thank you Amazon for supplying these. They are not available in N.Z. yet and I just couldn't wait.
The acting is superb. Understated and brillant. Definitely highly recommended for anyone who who wants to come away from the viewing pondering ... Read More

Rating:

- GOOD VIEWING!!! GREAT STORY!
THIS IS A SERIES THAT IS SOOO WORTH WATCHING!! IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE "MANY" SEASONS OF THIS EXCELLENT SHOW TO WATCH!!
GREAT WRITING, GOOD CONCEPT AND WONDERFUL "ON THE MARK" ACTING!
BUY AND ENJOY!!!

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