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Currently aired on ITV available for pre-order NOW! Now the longest-running crime drama on UK television, Taggart is back with a series of new episodes, a more contemporary feel and a host of guest characters. The city of Glasgow offers a unique backdrop and a characteristic dry wit. So whether it s making the connection between the torture and mutilation of a newly qualified doctor and drug trafficking, or investigating when a seemingly open and shut arson and murder investigation becomes more sinister, the team are always on hand. But there are also a series of personal issues threatening to derail their investigation, as lives begin to spiral out of control.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Normally I'd give a Taggart series 5 stars but not in this case. The price is ridiculously high for half a dozen 50 minute episodes. Why are they spread over 6 discs when two would have done quite adequately?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I'm too young to remember Jim Taggart and I only really got into the show towards the end of Jardine's time so, for me, Taggart is the Burke, Ross, Reid and Fraser ensemble, the witty lines, twisty-turny plots and, of course, the Glasgow-spotting. In this latest (presumed last) series, there's certainly no doubt we're in Glasgow but that's all that remains from previous series. The new writers may have good ideas for plots but their grasp of the characters was poor. Where was the humour? The characters teasing each other? Robbie's flirting and Matt's dry put-downs? The eternal 'will they-won't they' between Jackie and Robbie? And where was Stuart?? (Wandering the streets of Shieldinch on BBC Scotland after an unceremonious sacking!) The office has changed again but it looks more like an art studio than a CID office and the whole thing's been shot under a 40 watt bulb. The hour long (including adverts!) length was in some ways too short to flesh out the stories properly but in other ways, I was glad to turn off after an hour. Robbie's about to fall off the wagon yet I've seen it too many times before to actually care now. Even Jackie looked bored at times. Previous episodes held my interest, even if the murderer was identifiable long before the last ad break. These ones are a spectacular fall from grace.
If I were in charge of drama at STV and I watched only these episodes, I wouldn't be in a rush to re-commission this show either and it's a real shame. I don't watch Taggart for realism, I get enough of that at work, I watch it to be entertained and, sadly, I just wasn't. If, by some miracle, there are any more episodes, here's a suggestion: bring back the laughs, give Jackie something to smile about and please please please sort Robbie's life out for him.
If I were in charge of drama at STV and I watched only these episodes, I wouldn't be in a rush to re-commission this show either and it's a real shame. I don't watch Taggart for realism, I get enough of that at work, I watch it to be entertained and, sadly, I just wasn't. If, by some miracle, there are any more episodes, here's a suggestion: bring back the laughs, give Jackie something to smile about and please please please sort Robbie's life out for him.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This was a lifesaver for a homesick Scot who missed Glasgow,even the rain.So once again,Taggart and team have saved another poor soul.
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