Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39016 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-05-15
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 372 minutes

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Containing multiple storylines including racism, kidnapping, infidelity, and murder (of course) in an urban setting, Jericho plays like an episode of the US series Law and Order. The complexity of Detective Jericho brings depth to these stories. Robert Lindsay (of Horatio Hornblower) portrays this multi-dimensional man; though straight-faced, on-point, and brutally serious in his professional endeavors, off-duty reveals his charming, quick-witted, and humorous side, which also can turn deeply introspective and lonely. Flashbacks from his youth reveal a troubled story, making him intriguing enough to keep you interested, without going overboard on the drama. In this modern series set in 1950s London, a seemingly unrelated murder and kidnapping occur at the same time, piquing the curiosity of the detective as he struggles to find the connection. Under scrutiny of the press, the public, and the victims' families, Jericho performs the daunting task of deciphering the truth amongst an abundance of suspects, all hiding their own secrets. Fans of the genre will enjoy this two-disc set, yet the sleekness, color, and fast-pace will appeal to those who may tend to shy away from such programs. --Rachel Moss

Synopsis
The television detective series that follows Jericho, the trusted police officer who is on the case against crime in 1950s London.

Customer Reviews

Perfect!
Jericho's name alludes to THE classic Scotland Yard detective, Gideon. Gideon's Way was the best cop show on British television before the Sweeney. The main reason was the exellent writing and the great characters. Jericho picks these high standards up and develops them further by giving the series a dark touch. Also in terms of cinematography Jericho looks more like neo-noir than TV. So all in all it's a very classy production. Robert Lindsay proves to be not only one of the best actors of his generation but in the UK. He does high brow and entertainment with the same ease and elegance. After about 10 minutes you don't evcen remember that there ever was a series called My family. His Jericho is dark and brooding. The other great performance in this series comes from Peter Bowles. We know him as suave man about town from many TV productions but here he gives the performance of a life time as dark, menacing crime lord. Perfect!

WHY DID THEY STOP AT FOUR?
This series of four episodes stopped entirely too soon - there should have been twenty more. You see the characters develop, watch the chemistry among the cast form a bond and ...then it's over. It would have made a great series. It still could...

Is there a 2nd series??
What a brilliant series. Love the 1950's atmosphere, it makes a great night in on those cold winter evenings. The stories are intriguing and hold their own against any other crime series, Robert Lindsay is amazing.

Has there been a 2nd series made and, if so when do we expect it to be released on DVD??