Simply Perfect

Great Film overall

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

I've only just discovered this series (seven years after the fact, sigh) and am only on the second episode, but am already wondering why there were only nine episodes in total? Very funny stuff! I'm constantly almost spitting out whatever I'd just sipped, choking with laughter. Lovely dark humour, successfully throwing zaps in every direction. I did read in these reviews that the effervescent Lucy Punch left after the third episode, and her replacement wasn't as interesting, so I might yet be coming back here with a different opinion. Even so, when I see that something as lame, predictable and just not funny, as "The IT Crowd" or "Love" have lasted for almost four times the episodes... Quite pathetic!A quick followup regarding "the replacement"... Not quite sure why Miranda Raison's character, DI Georgina, would be seen as either "uninteresting" or "straight laced", as she doesn't come across as either of those in my opinion. I like her character a lot -- she's genuinely funny and nicely out there, all the while portraying a competent detective in contrast to DI Jack's not so competent anything. She's not an imitation of the DI Kate Bishop character, and nor should she be. Miss DI Kate, but not disappointed by her replacement at all.

A foot in mouth review.I had never heard of this show, I recently discovered it on Netflix, OMFG it is amazing, this is on another level of funny, Hot Fuzz is the closest thing to it that I know of. So well written and executed performances! I told a couple of the lads about this show and they have fallen in love with it. I will admit to this because I am a man a manly man, I laughed so hard I cried and peed on the sofa, good thing mine is leather. Season 1 episode 3 is incredible!I don't want to say to much because you have to experience it. Toby Stephens is utterly epic in this program as DI Jack Armstrong and steals the show really he plays an utter git, but he is so likable because he is an ass.I really would love to see this show come back!

This show is a gem, though it could easily slip under the radar, with the time and place it's broadcast....so look it up.The characters are established in the first episode, meaning whose the darker one, or the smarter one. But I can say it doesn't follow that particular formula, they're both relatively smart and witty, and they both can be dark, strangely enough the smarter and moralist one of the pair seems to have a darker side. Though the carefree dumbed-down one is slightly cynical. There partnership can go in any direction which is the appeal with most programmes, though what makes it interesting is they are not two singletons thrown together; one is married and the other single and proud.The cases though not exactly 'Sherlock calibre' they are smart and flow, and leave me surprised at every new turn....meaning the 'Oh yes...but of course.' moments.The acting is good, the comedy good, the drama good. The number of episodes.....needs more.

OK so let's start with the obvious. What is Vexed? Vexed is a new BBC2 hour-long comedy focusing around two newly partnered DCIs (Detectives for USA,) Kate (Lucy Punch) and Jack (Toby Stephens.) The outline is simple. They go solving crimes in their own way. With Jack being an arrogant, self centred, shallow man and Kate being a neurotic, violent and yet endearingly cute at times. I like the fact that they are new partners, it gives license to explore what first impressions they give each other, and also is a very clever way of introducing the characters as they can ask questions about each other without it being strange, helping the viewer.The comedy in the show is very British. Irony, sarcasm and quick-wit. Sometimes immature. The acting is first class. I rarely say that but this time it's spot on. Punch's and Stephens' on screen chemistry, or rather purposefully the lack of it, is near genius. The stories are original and well thought out.The only problem is that this show needs, and I mean needs, to be given time. 3 episodes should get you. Unfortunately this will probably be cancelled because it's not some two pints/coming of age rip off. Or rather because it hasn't got the now annoying Russell Howard. If you love sarcasm and irony. Love misogynistic jokes being torn apart by a woman, enjoy good acting, well written stories and some genuine laugh out loud moments then you'll love this. If you love arse and tit jokes along with ott accents and slang - then go watch repeats of two pints on Dave or Gold.