Customer Reviews

Murder in Suburbia - Series 2

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The more we watched of this, the more entertained we were. We had just finished watching the Inspector Linley series, which is pretty intense and serious in comparison. It took us a while to adjust to a more humorous and not so intense a series. We wish there was more Murder in Suburbia!

Good series from across the pond... This is the 2nd season DVD of the British series which follows the cases of Detectives Kate Ashurst "Ash" and Emma Scribbins "Scribbs". Ash and Scribbs are a very good team and there is good interaction and humor between them and with their boss as they solve the crimes that come across their desks in the upper middle class town of Middleford. Each show captures your interest.

We watched some of the first programs and BBC then purchased Sets I and II and are greatly disappointed that they have been apparantly cancelled. The two main characters are wonderul foiles for each other as the appear as different as night and day, except for their impossible love lives that never work out. In the meantime, there is a hidden "romance" with the boss that creates some wonderful moments like the "timed" very long kiss on a stakeout or ranting about the boss' latest girlfriend who is not a girlfriend while he is listening. In the meantime there is a case to solve. The cases involve vivid portraits of the wayward ways of the rich in suburbia as well as the struggling middle class facing mundane problems like getting children into the right schools, blackmail, and murder. Lisa is a wonderful "blonde" who solves many cases in her own inexplicabe way. Highly recommnded. These are great entertainment.

I came across Murder in Suburbia while browsing in my local library because, while television at any given time is sadly lacking, it's especially barren in the summer. What a pleasant surprise! My only regret is the apparently limited run of this series. I can't remember the last time I sat back & actually watched a dvd without having to fill in the boring parts with flipping through a magazine. The characters work well together, not only the main characters, but supporting also. Writing well done also. It was wonderful to just relax and be entertained.

Not classy like BBC mysteries or something, but a lot of fun. Not too many chances for Americans to see regular suburban Brit neighborhoods--TV usually shows villages or the city. The mysteries are kind of slight, the fun is in the interactions of the two main characters who tend to be unlucky in love. The humor is everyday fun altho. there are some over the top characters (crazies) in most episodes. None of it is really believable, I'd be extremely worried if this were my police dept., but I found this set fun diversion when I wanted something light.

Murder In Sububia Series 2 is excellent. If you like British Mysteries with a touch of humor, this is for you. The price was great too!

Found this series after watching Lisa Falkner in New Street Law...liked both, but this is much less dramatic and easier to settle back and enjoy. Loved the build up of sexual tension the detectives have with their boss. So sorry this series ended. Back to Inspector Lewis for cozy mystery treats.

This two women are right on target. From thier jobs to relationships. They are able and ready.

I found this to be about the same level of enjoyment as Series 1. I enjoy watching it but it isn't outstanding. There are funny parts and some good plots but overall it is just okay.

I would like to review this product, but unfortunately I never received it! Supposedly it was mailed to me as of June 16th, but I don't know what happened. My credit card has been charged. I have sent emails saying that the videos never arrived here, but have heard nothing back yet. At this point I can't say I would rush to order something here again.