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The small screen isn’t short of surgeons with patients to cure, and with that in mind, the addition of another, Monroe, isn’t much to raise your eyebrows at. But then, consider that Monroe is played by James Nesbitt, and that the writing is really quite sharp and, all of a sudden, there becomes a reason to give it a try.
You’ll be rewarded if you do, too. Monroe is the adventures of the title character, who is a brain surgeon by day, and a man with his life in turmoil at night. If you’re thinking this sounds like a British take on House, then you’re not a million miles away, but there’s enough in the tank to give Monroe an identity of its own.
Much of that is down to the work of James Nesbitt. He’s excellent in the lead role, and he makes the most of the pacey script to ensure that Monroe is always worth watching. But there’s an interesting underlying narrative, too, and across the six episodes we get in the show’s maiden run, it’s hard not to be drawn in. There are things that can be improved for the future, certainly, but Monroe is off to notable start. --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, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: New medical drama series about brilliant neurosurgeon Gabriel Monroe. At work, Monroe has the courage to perform cutting-edge brain surgery but at home, he is afraid to admit that his life is falling apart. When Alison Bannister is admitted with a brain tumour, Monroe has to help her make a frightening decision. To go ahead with an operation could leave Alison paralysed or unable to speak, yet without surgery, she is likely to die within a few years. Does she want to survive if surgery might change who she is? And can Monroe get her through this crisis as his own life starts to spiral out of control? ...Monroe - Season 1 - 2-DVD Set ( Monroe ) ( Monroe - Season One )
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
To be honest, I wasn't certain Monroe would be worth watching. Not because of the actor - James Nesbitt is brilliant and I'm a big fan - but because it's been done already, hasn't it?
House hit our screens a few years ago featuring another great British actor, Hugh Laurie, playing a brilliant US diagnostatician, with a major personality flaw. Wouldn't Monroe just be a very twee, English version of this?
Hell no!
Despite the comparisions from the media, it's not House. There are obviously some parallels - like House, Monroe is deaing with personal issues and they are both experts in their fields, but that's where the similarities end.
Monroe is funny, gentle and heartwarming in that uniquely British way, with a good dose of sarcasm and witty rhetoric and I've enjoyed every episode.
I can't wait for the next series!
House hit our screens a few years ago featuring another great British actor, Hugh Laurie, playing a brilliant US diagnostatician, with a major personality flaw. Wouldn't Monroe just be a very twee, English version of this?
Hell no!
Despite the comparisions from the media, it's not House. There are obviously some parallels - like House, Monroe is deaing with personal issues and they are both experts in their fields, but that's where the similarities end.
Monroe is funny, gentle and heartwarming in that uniquely British way, with a good dose of sarcasm and witty rhetoric and I've enjoyed every episode.
I can't wait for the next series!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm a tad biased being a big Jimmy Nesbitt fan, but this is well written, witty and entertaining. I couldn't get into House - this is much more accessible. You can sit down, switch off, and be amused and entertained - what more do you want?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is not house period !
This is James Nesbitt at his very best. Always a loveable character in whatever he does and i bought the series because of him and nothing else.
I did an earlier review of this series after only watching two episodes.
I now revise my review and give this series five stars, as it just got better and better. As the series evolved,so did all the other actors and story lines.
The series is funny, at times very sad and dead serious.
In short, television at its very best !
There is definately a huge potential for more of Monroe and hopefully they will bring them on !
One last thing. As for House, Hugh Laurie is wonderful, but as Dr House he sometimes got on my nerves.James Nesbitt is a laugh a minute and a much more loveable character !
p.s there are sub-titles
This is James Nesbitt at his very best. Always a loveable character in whatever he does and i bought the series because of him and nothing else.
I did an earlier review of this series after only watching two episodes.
I now revise my review and give this series five stars, as it just got better and better. As the series evolved,so did all the other actors and story lines.
The series is funny, at times very sad and dead serious.
In short, television at its very best !
There is definately a huge potential for more of Monroe and hopefully they will bring them on !
One last thing. As for House, Hugh Laurie is wonderful, but as Dr House he sometimes got on my nerves.James Nesbitt is a laugh a minute and a much more loveable character !
p.s there are sub-titles
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*contain spoilers* great cast, great acting, maybe a bit week on the...
I mostly watched this because of the cast: James Nesbitt (Midnight Man and Jekyll),Tom Riley (Lost in Austen and Bouquet of Barbed Wire) and Sarah Parish (Mistresses and Cutting... Read more
Published 2 months ago by sacha hamilton
Devonshire lass
Fantastic series.... again James Nesbitt was brilliant. He can say volumes just with his facial expressions. The series is well written and brings out such a sense of humour. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Devonshire lass.
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I love james Nesbitt but I must admit I am a little disappointed in Monroe series one find hime a little bit too much of a laid back person
I have several other films and... Read more
I have several other films and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Silman
Help i need a doctor!
As someone with neurological issues I was really interested in seeing this drama when I first heard about it. The surgery scenes are not too graphic but all the same complelling. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr M. Gowans
Loved it!
Hi there from Australia!
I bought this dvd after I had seen it advertised in an English magazine. Read more
I bought this dvd after I had seen it advertised in an English magazine. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Noble Lady
Nesbitt Shines
Until now I could take or leave James Nesbitt, however he really proved he is a great actor in this series and the kindess he showed to patients families and also his quirky sense... Read more
Published 13 months ago by K. Johansen
British retort to House
Monroe is excellently played by Nesbitt, as a quirky, eccentric, witty character. However I prefer the "US version" - House, as I think Hugh Laurie plays a better character. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Hannah Lane
Déjà vu?
Munroe is pacey and very watchable with sparkling dialogue. It has all the ingredients of a popular series.
As always, James Nesbitt delivers (of course! Read more
As always, James Nesbitt delivers (of course! Read more
Published 14 months ago by NorthBrit
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