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Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman heads The Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS), cracking previously unsolved crimes from the past. Her team are three ex policemen; Gerry Standing, Jack Halford and Brian Lane, who for various reasons all opted for early retirement. Brian enters The Trinity Clinic for treatment of his alcohol addiction, unearthing a new case in the process. The team also investigate a military cover-up, enter the not-so-glamorous world of films and look into the reappearance of a dead woman. Hanson rears his violent head once again and many family secrets are uncovered in the meat market at Smithfield s. UCOS s track record and reputation precede them, attracting cases from outside their jurisdiction. However, they still insist on rejecting modern policing methods, proving the old ways are the best.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Series Six follows the antics of three retired police officers under the command of Superintendent Sandra Pullman, as they reinvestigate unsolved murders. Brian enters The Trinity Clinic for treatment of his alcohol addiction, unearthing a new case in the process. The team also investigate a military cover-up, enter the not-so-glamorous world of films and look into the reappearance of a dead woman. Hanson rears his violent head once again and many family secrets are uncovered in the meat market at Smithfield's. UCOS's track record and reputation precede them, attracting cases from outside their jurisdiction. However, they still insist on rejecting modern policing methods, proving the old ways are the best. ...New Tricks - Series 6 - 3-DVD Set ( New Tricks - Series Six )
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77 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although New Tricks remains the best tv show of its kind, for the first time it shows signs of running out of steam in a series of two halves. The series starts with a conclusion to series 5's cliff-hanger in which Brian confronts his alcoholism. This excellent episode provides the traditional seemingly effortless mixture of mystery, comedy, believable characters and emotion. Sadly that proves to be the highlight of the first half as the next three episodes are of a lower standard than usual.
There's an X-files style investigation that has some amusing in-jokes, but which doesn't work, a downbeat and confusing investigation into a missing person, and an oddball and contrived story involving an old film. The main problem is the amendment to the format, presumably deliberate, that has worked well for 5 years that results in the characters' private lives being ignored. This has been gradually happening for a while, but now Sandra, Jack and Gerry no longer exist outside office hours and Brian only enjoys comic relief with Esther.
In addition, although it's understandable that in an episodic drama Brian's personal problems would be resolved and never mentioned again after being addressed in episode 1, the show has made story arcs work before. So this is lazy and removes the show's special feel, making it into a generic tv cop show. Adding to the problem is the introduction of serious political sub-plots and social commentary about migrant workers that feels out of place in a light-hearted show.
This is not to say the first half is poor, just that compared to the previous high standard the drop in quality is sad, but before it can become a trend the series picks up massively in the second half. Suddenly the characters have private lives again, leading to an excellent continuation to the long-running Ricky Hanson saga. By picking up on a story arc that started in the pilot episode while still providing a standalone tale that's entertaining even if you've not seen the show before, the makers demonstrate their excellent writing skills.
With the show back to its confident old form the final episodes have the usual mix of character and plot, private lives and public investigation. All the strengths are employed fully for the final episode which uncovers surprising revelations about two of the characters, one comic, one tragic, and both relevant to the story and excellently acted.
With the majority of the episodes being as good as ever, and the three that didn't work so well perhaps being one-off experiments with the format, there's no doubt that the series can run on for a while yet.
There's an X-files style investigation that has some amusing in-jokes, but which doesn't work, a downbeat and confusing investigation into a missing person, and an oddball and contrived story involving an old film. The main problem is the amendment to the format, presumably deliberate, that has worked well for 5 years that results in the characters' private lives being ignored. This has been gradually happening for a while, but now Sandra, Jack and Gerry no longer exist outside office hours and Brian only enjoys comic relief with Esther.
In addition, although it's understandable that in an episodic drama Brian's personal problems would be resolved and never mentioned again after being addressed in episode 1, the show has made story arcs work before. So this is lazy and removes the show's special feel, making it into a generic tv cop show. Adding to the problem is the introduction of serious political sub-plots and social commentary about migrant workers that feels out of place in a light-hearted show.
This is not to say the first half is poor, just that compared to the previous high standard the drop in quality is sad, but before it can become a trend the series picks up massively in the second half. Suddenly the characters have private lives again, leading to an excellent continuation to the long-running Ricky Hanson saga. By picking up on a story arc that started in the pilot episode while still providing a standalone tale that's entertaining even if you've not seen the show before, the makers demonstrate their excellent writing skills.
With the show back to its confident old form the final episodes have the usual mix of character and plot, private lives and public investigation. All the strengths are employed fully for the final episode which uncovers surprising revelations about two of the characters, one comic, one tragic, and both relevant to the story and excellently acted.
With the majority of the episodes being as good as ever, and the three that didn't work so well perhaps being one-off experiments with the format, there's no doubt that the series can run on for a while yet.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Husband and I didn't find ourselves laughing out loud as much as we're used to doing while watching New Tricks. We enjoyed the mysteries, and this is still a unique show for those of us viewing it in the States. Perhaps we've come to expect too much, as it's very rare indeed to have a program that is simultaneously mysterious, mildly suspenseful, absorbing, well directed and acted, and then expect it to be laugh-out-loud funny as well. We look forward to ordering Season 7 next year.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First off i havent got the dvd's but i have watched ever series on tv without fail. But i have to say what a show the main cast work excellent together( the acting background for each actor is excellent which adds too the shows appeal) redmond, waterman, bolam, armstrong if by accident or some genius put these guys and gal together they should be knighted.
honestly this show can hold its own with any american cops show (they have been leading this genre for a while now)and i recommend it highly to anyone this is a great show that shouldnt be missed.
honestly this show can hold its own with any american cops show (they have been leading this genre for a while now)and i recommend it highly to anyone this is a great show that shouldnt be missed.
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