Enjoyed that more than I did the second half of the last series, they seem to have made it a deliberate move to accelerate the relationships so the characters are now more comfortable with each other and their idiosyncrasies.
Enjoyed that more than I did the second half of the last series, they seem to have made it a deliberate move to accelerate the relationships so the characters are now more comfortable with each other and their idiosyncrasies.
They've been together 6 months now - they made a point of mentioning that, you notice, when Sasha said in the past 6 months she's learnt Danny has two 'aah's - bad and good. lol
And the programme blurb did say it was 6 months on from when Sasha joined.
I really enjoyed tonight. I love Nick to bits, but Danny was a bit 'stiff' when he first arrived. I always used to think Nick was conscious of everyone - as it was a programme with comedy in it- - almost waiting for him to talk like Rodney and that showed in the stiffness in his first few episodes.
But he sound more natural now (to me, anyway) and that adds to the comfortableness of the whole team.
Judging people's mood by their eyebrows, I thought was funny. As was Gerry and his 'hug time' lol
Seeing Caitlin as a community support officer as least proves they didn't forget her desire to join the force, "I want to do what you do" as she said to Sandra, in Ice Cream Wars when Gerry enlisted her to do a drug deal!
One of the funniest scenes ever, when Sandra found out about it (and Brian attempting to make drugs in his kitchen when he blew it up! lol)
Good to see this back on our screens, and with a good episode to boot.
Felt the throwaway line about how long they were together was a nice touch, also like the bit at the start when they did the slow reveal on the gravestone.
I bet a few thought ole Gerry had bought it......:)
First one I had seen with the new team. Didn't like it. Very hackneyed e.g. the business of Tamzin Outwaithe surprisingly being good at pool - how cliched was that? Also I've always thought that Nick Lyndhurst couldn't act his way out of a paper bag and he did nothing to make me change my mind. I won't bother watching again.
I really enjoyed that. The comedy that's been missing from the last couple of series was back and it was infinitely better than the dull crap they put out last year. Sasha is a decent replacement for Sandra. The only part I didn't like was the clichéd pool scene, as it was obvious what would happen from the start. And I hope Ned doesn't become a permanent replacement for Strickland. Overall a thumbs up.
The mother sounded and looked familiar, but her identity escaped me. When I saw the cast list I just gasped - it was the beautiful, sexy, witty Susie Blake.
I wonder how long she spent in make-up to get her to look old and wrinkled?
TBH in her first scene at long range I was not sure if she was the mother of the dead boy or the grandmother. Too old looking for one, too young looking for the other.
I recognised Susie Blake pretty quickly - she was born in 1950 so looked about right tbh. She looks younger in Mrs Browns Boys - but I think that's right as her character in that would spend plenty on looking good, in New Tricks she was more downtrodden by life.
I'm somewhat concerned about next week's episode as it's written by Marston Bloom. He's responsible for the terrible political episode from last year. Quite simply the worst hour of New Tricks I've ever seen and one that almost convinced me to give up on the series.
Decent first episode, must be one of the few times where it wasn't a murder. The cast seems to have gelled which considering they've only had two episodes beforehand is pretty impressive.
I do wonder whether the series would continue if Dennis Waterman decides to leave since he's the last remaining original cast member.
Another thought, anyone know if Strickland is coming back?
Nothing on imdb, even though it shows that Amy Nuttall is definitely in another episode (for the wedding I presume).
Seems strange that Sashas husband looks to be in charge now and if that's the case, am I forgetting a leaving storyline for Strickland?
Another thought, anyone know if Strickland is coming back?
Nothing on imdb, even though it shows that Amy Nuttall is definitely in another episode (for the wedding I presume).
Seems strange that Sashas husband looks to be in charge now and if that's the case, am I forgetting a leaving storyline for Strickland?
Forgot to say, I think it will be a great shame if he has left, but considering his closest 'friendship' was with Sandra, I suppose it's understandable.
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I agree with that, now she's settled into the role.
And it's a big compliment, I reckon!
Really enjoyed it.
Well done to all involved.
By the way, Nicholas Lyndhurst is very well spoken in real life....what you hear, is his normal voice.
They've been together 6 months now - they made a point of mentioning that, you notice, when Sasha said in the past 6 months she's learnt Danny has two 'aah's - bad and good. lol
And the programme blurb did say it was 6 months on from when Sasha joined.
I really enjoyed tonight. I love Nick to bits, but Danny was a bit 'stiff' when he first arrived. I always used to think Nick was conscious of everyone - as it was a programme with comedy in it- - almost waiting for him to talk like Rodney and that showed in the stiffness in his first few episodes.
But he sound more natural now (to me, anyway) and that adds to the comfortableness of the whole team.
Judging people's mood by their eyebrows, I thought was funny. As was Gerry and his 'hug time' lol
Err, not quite, after all he is an actor. If you want to hear his normal voice it's towards the end of this......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNy1rrVatpA
One of the funniest scenes ever, when Sandra found out about it (and Brian attempting to make drugs in his kitchen when he blew it up! lol)
Felt the throwaway line about how long they were together was a nice touch, also like the bit at the start when they did the slow reveal on the gravestone.
I bet a few thought ole Gerry had bought it......:)
Also, I loved the guy that ran the antique shop. I'd like to think they could bring him back for future episodes.
I wonder how long she spent in make-up to get her to look old and wrinkled?
I am glad they have kept the series going. It feels new and fresh again to me.
I do wonder whether the series would continue if Dennis Waterman decides to leave since he's the last remaining original cast member.
Nothing on imdb, even though it shows that Amy Nuttall is definitely in another episode (for the wedding I presume).
Seems strange that Sashas husband looks to be in charge now and if that's the case, am I forgetting a leaving storyline for Strickland?
Forgot to say, I think it will be a great shame if he has left, but considering his closest 'friendship' was with Sandra, I suppose it's understandable.
There was no humour.
Where was Strickland?
Thank goodness for the two Dennis.