A British homicide detective investigates a murder in a German-occupied England in a parallel universe where the Nazis won World War II. England, 1941. Germany, having successfully invaded in 1940, is now in control of the UK. The SS now run the country but for general law and order, a famed Scotland Yard detective. Archer walks a thin line, as his job requires him to work closely with the despised SS, the vanguard of Nazi fascism. To some this makes him a traitor. An English resistance movement exists but Archer believes that resistance is futile and will only lead to further bloodshed. Then a murder case draws him into the struggle, and into a plot of international proportions. I am thinking I must be watching a different show going by some of the comments on here. It is English not American so the style is probably what some people are unable to respond to positively. I hate everything spelled out for me. I like the English style which is more subtle and allows the viewer to imbibe the atmosphere and fill in some gaps and silences. Some other shows allows one to do this more but this one is still very English. I am liking the characterisation and the costumes and the setting all of which provide drama. Not everything is told in the dialogue. The main protagonist is handsome and mysterious. The female characters offer the possibility of more than one choice for romantic tension. The Nazis are dangerous but there is another group that will be difficult for the inspector to negotiate and stay on good terms with. He has a son to protect which means he has to tread carefully. I like this show and think it is worth at least an 8. From the co-writers of the last six James Bond films. Based on a novel by Len Deighton and set in an alternate Britain where the Nazis occupy Great Britain comes this turd of a five part series. <br/><br/>Sam Riley channels John Hurt as Superintendent Archer investigating crimes while dealing with his Nazi bosses and also mixed up with the British resistance.<br/><br/>There were a few good money shots like Big Ben draped with the Nazi flag but alas it looked cheap, with too many interior shots with people talking and talking and more talking. It had bleached out colours when it should had been colourful. It should had a stronger plot and more action.<br/><br/>The ratings fell of a cliff which just about sums it up.
Thanks for sharing the movie here anyway. Never heard of the movie before, might have missed it. Looking forward to watch the movie soon and the reviews kind of mixed up making it hard to get to a conclusion. 3 bhk flats in kochi
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