Perfect cast and a good story

Absolutely the worst movie.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

It pains me to have to disparage anything that stars Stephen Fry, but I'm really not convinced by Kingdom. Full disclosure: I've not made it through the first season so it may be my fault for not putting in the effort. The show is mildly entertaining, I suppose. It ambles on amicably with a few japes here and there. Nothing too exciting. Its saving grace is the aforementioned Mr. Fry who manages to add some charm and likability. But other than that it all just feels so trite and uninspired. And above all: it feels old. From the opening shots to the fonts that are used, the colour balance, the cinematography, the music... If it weren't for the widescreen format I'd be sure I was watching something from the 90s, if not 80s - not a show from 2007. Unfortunately, its not just the production that feels dated. Most of the supporting characters are the sort of stereotype that would be more at home in a 70s sitcom. The sister (Beatrice) in particular reminds me of a character from "Grace & Favour" (Miss Lovelock), the ill-conceived sequel to "Are you being served?". To be fair, Kingdom is a little more watchable than that, but sadly only marginally. Even its dated feel could be forgiven if this was made up for in plot, but it just isn't. The cases aren't particularly interesting, and they are worked through at same calm pace as an episode of Morse. However, where the latter starts with an intriguing murder mystery and builds tension from there, Kingdom just sort of goes through the motions; preferably with a bit of a moral to the story thrown in at the end. All in all, it makes for good Sunday afternoon telly for the elderly or those with a weak heart. Kind of like a pastoral, British antidote to Breaking Bad (its opposite in every respect), to be enjoyed after a big Sunday lunch and napped through most of the way. But sadly not worth it any other time.(I really am sorry, Mr. Fry...)

Mr. Fry is wonderful, I was hooked from the first episode. From Black Adder to QI or Wooster and Jeeves, Mr. Fry is at his best. Watched all eighteen episodes over a long weekend. Just wished they had done a fourth season. The characters and situations flow brilliantly from episode to episode. Each show highlights individual situations that over lap each episode dealing with cast members and the story line of a contemporary small coastal English market town. It is also an interesting look at the practical workings of the British legal system. Showing the legal implications and interaction from a local stand point. Encompassing how the decisions made by the national authorities, impact the local population. Well worth the time. Enjoy!

You heard it first from Canada......For those of us who have "motored" on to the last episode Or, as we sometimes say in Canada....the last round-up......The question left unanswered is who were Peter's parents.......Few if any clues were provided......And the series was cancelled leaving all of us wondering......Canada is providing an answer........Aunt Auriel is actually Peter's mother....Just an outstanding series....Live on Peter Kingdom !!!! Bowsummit

Stephen Fry as the title role of Kingdom is wonderful. I don't find the other characters irritating at all. They're charming. They have great potential for growth which is why I watch this sort of show. I use to watch shows like "The Golden Girls" not because it was fantastic, in fact it was kind of predictable, but the actors performed that show with grace and a level of excellence seldom seen. Same for "Kingdom". Excellent. Stephen Fry is just a delight to watch do anything. He's real. Maybe he does one very good version of himself but have you ever seen a Brad Pitt movie? Same guy over and over and his movies make millions. Give me Stephen Fry any day. Give me Kingdom.