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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Biographies, Box Set, Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: From BAFTA-winning writer Lynda La Plante comes one of the most innovative and long-running crime series on television. Chief Superintendent Mike Walker (David Hayman) is an old-school detective with a dubious past, working with the career-driven DCI Roisin Connor (Victoria Smurfit). Packed with gripping plots and riveting characters, Trial & Retribution takes you on the incredible, often shocking journey from crime scene to courtroom and beyond. List of Episodes: Paradise Lost, Curriculum Vitae, Mirror Image ...Trial & Retribution - Collection Four - 3-DVD Box Set ( Lynda La Plante's Trial and Retribution Collection 4 ) ( Paradise Lost / Curriculum Vitae / Mirror Image )
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Paradise Lost
The rape and murder of a young, white schoolteacher, leads to the arrest of her black boyfriend Milton Jones. But as
accusations of racism begin to fly, new evidence establishes Milton's innocence,
turning him from suspect to witness. Now the team must infiltrate a hostile and suspicious community to catch the real killer.
Curriculum Vitae
A working mother arrives home to find her baby girl dead and her nanny missing. The nanny is on the run, so it seems cut and dried. But the deeper they look, the more complex it becomes. With the discovery of identity theft, babies sedated with cannabis, and skeletons in family closets, it becomes hard to separate the innocent from the guilty.
Mirror Image
The high profile murder of a Metropolitan Police Commander and his wealthy wife puts Walker, Connor and the team under pressure to get a fast result. Missing jewellery indicates a burglary gone wrong, but with relatives set to profit from their deaths, the police focus is on the family; in particular identical twin sons, Michael and Rory.
The rape and murder of a young, white schoolteacher, leads to the arrest of her black boyfriend Milton Jones. But as
accusations of racism begin to fly, new evidence establishes Milton's innocence,
turning him from suspect to witness. Now the team must infiltrate a hostile and suspicious community to catch the real killer.
Curriculum Vitae
A working mother arrives home to find her baby girl dead and her nanny missing. The nanny is on the run, so it seems cut and dried. But the deeper they look, the more complex it becomes. With the discovery of identity theft, babies sedated with cannabis, and skeletons in family closets, it becomes hard to separate the innocent from the guilty.
Mirror Image
The high profile murder of a Metropolitan Police Commander and his wealthy wife puts Walker, Connor and the team under pressure to get a fast result. Missing jewellery indicates a burglary gone wrong, but with relatives set to profit from their deaths, the police focus is on the family; in particular identical twin sons, Michael and Rory.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Having watched all the previous episodes of the brilliant Trial and Retribution, I was looking forward to more of the same in this series. However, having been warned in reviews for later series that other writers were being used, I was hoping that this would not mar this one as 2 of the 3 episodes are not written by Lynda la Plante. Having watched the first episode, unfortunately my fears were justified. The writer seems to have never seen a previous episode and the characters are shallow and a shadow of those we have come to love and hate. Roisin Conner seems to have become a pussy cat who rolls over at the first hint of criticism from Mike Walker. And Mike has become some kind of huggy huggy wimp. Where is the guts and grit of these characters? The atmospheric xylophone music has also been replaced by moody sax - this never worked in Frost so why use it here? It is like watching a completely different, vastly inferior series. There is no tension, no characterisation and poor plot. I can only hope that things improve in the second episode and that Lynda redeems herself in episode 3. This series is promoted in Lynda la Plante's name - it is being tarnished by the use of 3rd rate writers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
There nothing I enjoy more than relaxing/indulgeing in yet another episode of Trial and Retribution.
The stories rank A1 in entertainment value, escapism and multi-layered, cleverly interwoven plots.
All except episode 8, which was unmemorable, have been gripping, with superb characterisation and interaction between Walker (and North originally) and now Conner. There are overtones of intrigue in their possible love-hate relationship and the competition and banter between them is outrageously forthright, upfront, yet shows great mutual respect.
12-14 are no exception with fast moving, exciting, violent plots and terrific acting skills all round.
My only criticism is that the episodes are getting shorter. 1-8 were well over 3 hours, 9-14 are just over 2 hours. The fifth collection are an hour and a half and the final episodes 1 hour.
Is this profit by stealth via the progressively poorer value for money in reduced viewing time?
The stories rank A1 in entertainment value, escapism and multi-layered, cleverly interwoven plots.
All except episode 8, which was unmemorable, have been gripping, with superb characterisation and interaction between Walker (and North originally) and now Conner. There are overtones of intrigue in their possible love-hate relationship and the competition and banter between them is outrageously forthright, upfront, yet shows great mutual respect.
12-14 are no exception with fast moving, exciting, violent plots and terrific acting skills all round.
My only criticism is that the episodes are getting shorter. 1-8 were well over 3 hours, 9-14 are just over 2 hours. The fifth collection are an hour and a half and the final episodes 1 hour.
Is this profit by stealth via the progressively poorer value for money in reduced viewing time?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great series.
Yet another winner. Although long, one's attetion is held all the time. There will always be characters one likes or dislikes, but a jolly good watch overall. PM
Published 14 months ago by Peter J. Mccurdy
good but not outstanding
The first three series of T and R were fantastic, compelling, deep, multilayered, this series is great but compared to the earlier episodes disappointing. Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. Stephen Wilkinson
Trial & Retribution
A great show. Great acting from a really talented cast. The characters and stories are very well developed, this is something the British do so well. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Petulia Smythe
Must See Drama!
I love this drama for its great storylines and unpredictable endings,the good guys don't always win. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by P. James
TRIAL & RETRIBUTION 4TH SERIES
This is the fourth collection and just as good as the first three. It is gritty, dramatic, detailed and keeps you guessing all the way through. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by J. Whelan
Trial and Retribution fourth collection
as usual Lynda LaPlante keeps you enthralled throughout the show.
the characters are engaging and believable and the cases interesting.
the characters are engaging and believable and the cases interesting.
Published on 27 May 2009 by Norma M. Haywood
Excellent crime series
It is amazing how they have kept the standards up on this series over the years .Well acted and well scripted .Five stars .
Published on 20 April 2009 by H. Page
Trial and Retribution
This dvd arrived in excellent condition. and within a reasonable time. It plays without faults. Thanks for the excellent sevice.
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by Dr S. Bee
Trial & Retribution 12 to 1
Lynda la Plante Trial & Retribution 12 to 1 was really good entertainment and excellent acting
Paul Wolfe
Paul Wolfe
Published on 27 Feb 2009 by P. E. Wolfe
A Lynda La Plante Classic
Lynda La Plante has a phenomenal talent for writing taut, compelling drama. I thoroughly enjoy The Commander Lynda La Plante - The Commander - Vols. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2008 by PS
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