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Any television drama that gives Jason Isaacs a lead role instantly warrants some kind of attention. And with Case Histories, there’s more than just the leading man to warrant the attention. While on the surface, it might look like just another detective series, there are a couple of choices that make it just a little bit more intriguing.
The main focus of Case Histories is less on the procedural of solving a case, and more on the characters. Stories are split into two episodes apiece, and are based on the popular series of novels by Kate Atkinson.
There’s a lot to enjoy here, in a welcome and mature piece of television drama, but Case Histories isn’t a perfect beast. There are concessions made for the small screen that aren’t going to please fans of the books, and a high degree of belief suspension is required to get the most from it. Yet the presence of the perfectly-cast Isaacs is ample compensation for all of this. His performance is magnetic, powering the show forward even through its quieter moments.
This is, in short, quality drama, well executed and very well played. More Case Histories would be very much appreciated… --Jon Foster
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Behind the scenes, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Case Histories is a character driven, not procedural, detective series. Each story is, first and foremost, an exploration and revelation of character structured by the unravelling of a crime mystery. Distinctive in its humanity and modernity, its storytelling embodies emotional depth and humour. Each two part story reflects the novel from which it is adapted, yet clearly belongs to a returnable series. The series has the ambition of the best jigsaw puzzles of Kate Atkinson's novels, aiming to delight both her established audience and a mainstream TV audience with her immensely likeable and original characters. At the heart of these stories and characters is private investigator, Jackson Brodie played by Jason Isaacs. It all adds up to a clever, compelling drama, with warmth and wit from Jackson, alongside the mystery and murder of the dark world outside. ...Case Histories - Season 1 - 2-DVD Set ( Case Histories ) ( Case Histories - Season One )
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Was drawn into watching this unenthusiasticly by my wife, a great fan of the books. Very glad that I followed her guidance as I thought this was a fantastic series - plots are quite clever but what really makes the show is the charisma of all the actors and the brilliant characterisation. Add some very emotional moments - both funny and touching - and the result is a real winner. My only hope is that Mr Issacs can be drawn back from his new US venture to make a 2nd series. (And hello to Jason Issacs obviously....)
64 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By P. G. Strachan
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I'm a huge fan of Kate Atkinson's books and while I'd been looking forward to seeing them translated onto the telly there's always that sense of dread...that feeling that they're going to trash something truly great. I may be jumping the gun a bit (as I type we're only four episodes in) but so far it's been an absolute pleasure. Alright they play fast and loose on the location front shifting everything to Edinburgh (which looks great by the way) but otherwise they seem to have managed to strike exactly that balance that Atkinson has in her books between the deathly serious and the seriously funny. Plaudits to the actors involved....Jason Isaacs inhabits Jackson Brodie...and a special mention to the wee girl who plays his daughter - Marlee - what a little toot....
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Nooshie W
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I had read all of Kate Atkinson's superb "Jackson Brodie" series of books (all four - although only the first three are serialised here) and was extremely impressed with the series which was finely acted by the likes of Jason Isaacs and Amanda Abbington and beautifully filmed in Edinburgh. These are not traditional murder mysteries however and have a lot more depth and character exposition than the usual tv fare. Anyone who loves Atkinson's densely plotted fiction will perhaps argue that the plots have been somewhat simplified for the television adaptations but it was great to see the characters that I had loved from the books "come alive" on the screen. Isaacs portrays the world-weary detective Jackson Brodie perfectly and I would defy any woman not to fall a little bit in love with him! The supporting cast are all brilliant - of special note is Phil Davies in the first film, heartbreaking as the father of a murdered girl. The mix of quite appalling violence and murder with wry humour may not be to everyone's taste but the balance was perfect here - hope KA writes some more books so that we can have Series 2!
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A new approach to the Detective Genre and highly recommended
Jason Isaacs plays an ex police officer now a private detective. All the characters in the stories are real people in a way seldom shown on much of TV not least in this genre. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Graham Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars
thank you
i can only wish that he makes another film, i have enjoyed watching this one, many thanks, it is good
Published 1 month ago by mrs celia p m birch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Case Histories
I ENJOY A LOT OF 'DETECTIVE, SERIES. MISSED THIS WHEN IT WAS TELEVISED.
STORY AND SUB PLOTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE i USUALLY FOLLOW, QUITE REFRESHING. Read more
STORY AND SUB PLOTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE i USUALLY FOLLOW, QUITE REFRESHING. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. P. R. Finney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Series is great...DVD was not playable in my region
Case Histories is an awesome series...that is why I wanted to own it. I can only watch it on my laptop because the DVD cannot be played in my region (United States). Read more
Published 4 months ago by suzanne
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK
Could never do the books justice but they made a decent job of it. Shame they made the tv version before the fourth book came along as it feels unfinished as a result. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steven Galliford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well Worth Watching
I purchased Case Histories on the recommendation of my sister, and I am glade that I did. I love Jason Issac in it, I was never that bothered about him before, but in my opinion... Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. Naylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes Edinborg look great
I loved this series, it is different from your normal crime drama in the sense that it encourages you to think, The acting is excellent , the interpersonal relationships are well... Read more
Published 7 months ago by frank hvam
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Case Histories
I really wanted to own box sets of this gem of a production. But alas, there will (probably) be no more. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Stewart
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Case Histories
This is a great series, with convincing characters well acted, very interesting plot, interesting location and it holds the interest right throughout the series. Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. J. Broadhead
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
As I enjoyed the novel very much I started watching the DVD with some kind of apprehension. However,I found the film rendering very good indeed. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Betty Tosso
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