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The Touching Evil - The Complete Series 1-3 box set contains five discs and every episode from the first three series of the dark and gritty crime drama from acclaimed writers Paul Abbott ("Cracker") and Russell T. Davies ("Casanova"). Robson Green takes the lead role of Detective Inspector Creegan--a maverick agent in the Organised and Serial Crime Unit, which was specially created to tackle the growing spectre of serial crime in the UK.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Robson Green stars as detective inspector Creegan, a maverick agent in the organised and serial crimes unit, an ops team specially created to tackle the growing spectre of serial crime in the UK. Brought to you by acclaimed writers Paul Abbott (Craker) and Russel T Davies (Casanova), this gritty crime series is captured entirely in this complete collection. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Touching Evil - Complete Series 1-3 - 5-DVD Box Set
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103 of 105 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When the disc one was loading on my DVD machine, I was expecting to watch a good standard British crime drama. Hey, no. What I did not expect was to watch something way better. And that's exactly what happened.
When you have watched enough of cop series, you kind of get used to some procedures. Like: OK, I've seen a twist like this in 5 other films and a turn like that in yet 10 other. Here you can get plenty of things out of standard. To tell the truth, I was totally fascinated by that. OK, I admit I haven't watched the last couple of episodes yet, just because I know there's no more....
Unlike in most cop series here you get to know the identity of the perpetrator quite early, as it's not "who", but "why" and "how" more important. And that will keep you glued to the screen, I promise. And then, all of the main characters have some torments of their own, but if you expect some usual reasons like drinking brothers, fighting for children care (you name it), you'll be disappointed. The characters are very human, and their reasons of suffering are very personal and very credible, OK, sometimes they do almost step over the edge with being emotional, but even then it's done with unquestionable taste. And don't expect any standards. If a man is suffering too much to keep pain contained and pours his heart out, the one who is listening will not start crying for company, he'll do something very different instead. If the grieving parents are invited to address the perpetrator on TV (a cliche!!!), just get ready for one one the best moments. Enough of examples, they are NUMEROUS. By the way, I know that there's a remake of this done in the States, but I don't think I'll ever risk watching it.
Well, you can't call this totally flawless, there are a few (very few) moments, that leave you with your eyebrows raised (if a boy has two mums, you might think there is, or rather must have been some 10 years ago, a DNR test for that matter). But then, maybe that's only that old grumbling me, so sorry.
On the whole, a HUGE pleasure to watch. Don't get me wrong, though. A pleasure of a very, very dark kind.
And then, there's Robson Green. I still can't decide for sure if I really like him or not, but one thing is clear: he is special. You'd never confuse him with anybody else, his way of acting and those scary eyes of his. I even could imagine Robson Green in some black-and-white movie with his eyes shining blue anyway.
P.S. English subtitles available.
When you have watched enough of cop series, you kind of get used to some procedures. Like: OK, I've seen a twist like this in 5 other films and a turn like that in yet 10 other. Here you can get plenty of things out of standard. To tell the truth, I was totally fascinated by that. OK, I admit I haven't watched the last couple of episodes yet, just because I know there's no more....
Unlike in most cop series here you get to know the identity of the perpetrator quite early, as it's not "who", but "why" and "how" more important. And that will keep you glued to the screen, I promise. And then, all of the main characters have some torments of their own, but if you expect some usual reasons like drinking brothers, fighting for children care (you name it), you'll be disappointed. The characters are very human, and their reasons of suffering are very personal and very credible, OK, sometimes they do almost step over the edge with being emotional, but even then it's done with unquestionable taste. And don't expect any standards. If a man is suffering too much to keep pain contained and pours his heart out, the one who is listening will not start crying for company, he'll do something very different instead. If the grieving parents are invited to address the perpetrator on TV (a cliche!!!), just get ready for one one the best moments. Enough of examples, they are NUMEROUS. By the way, I know that there's a remake of this done in the States, but I don't think I'll ever risk watching it.
Well, you can't call this totally flawless, there are a few (very few) moments, that leave you with your eyebrows raised (if a boy has two mums, you might think there is, or rather must have been some 10 years ago, a DNR test for that matter). But then, maybe that's only that old grumbling me, so sorry.
On the whole, a HUGE pleasure to watch. Don't get me wrong, though. A pleasure of a very, very dark kind.
And then, there's Robson Green. I still can't decide for sure if I really like him or not, but one thing is clear: he is special. You'd never confuse him with anybody else, his way of acting and those scary eyes of his. I even could imagine Robson Green in some black-and-white movie with his eyes shining blue anyway.
P.S. English subtitles available.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At last this excellent series is being released on region 2 DVD. Superb acting all round with a good cast including Nicola Walker who went on to star as Ruth in Spooks. At times very dark (similar to Wire in the Blood which Green starred in later) it certainly keeps you on the edge.
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Robson Green is DI Dave Creegan with Nicola Walker as sidekick DI Susan Taylor in the newly formed Organised Serial Crime Unit (OSC). I put my hands up - I wasn't a Robson Green fan until this. It is well acted, well written, well directed, filmed and edited.
Series 1 consisted of 3 (double episode) films - the first concerns the kidnapping of 3 little boys; the second, an angel of death; the third, a group of desparate teens lured into murder and multilation by an internet game.
Series 2 consists of 3 films - the first is about a killer who has an obsession for women with undyed hair and his follower; the second is about a man suffering from PTSD who decides that killing is the solution to all his problems (this stereotyping of war veterans as being deranged is something that I strongly object to); and the third brings back the father of a victim from a previous case who holds Creegan responsible for his daughters death and goes after revenge by terrorising his family while the team investigates a child smuggling and paedophilia group.
Series 3 consists of 2 films - the first one is about the release of a prisoner who was wrongfully convicted after Creegan "got him to confess" and the search for the real killer - the working class area is depicted as grey and depressive and the local cops as thick and dirty; and the second and final film they are searching for an arsonist who is burning people alive for revenge.
There were 3 series in total and the boxset covers them all.
I have to say that this series reminds me a lot of the "Wire in the Blood" series which was based on the books of Val McDermid - Wire in the Blood: Series 1 and 2 (5 Disc Box Set) [2002] - Wire In The Blood - The Complete Third And Fourth Series [2005] - Wire In The Blood Series 5 [2007], however, this series came before the "Wire in the Blood" series.
There are no extras, but there are English subtitles.
Series 1 consisted of 3 (double episode) films - the first concerns the kidnapping of 3 little boys; the second, an angel of death; the third, a group of desparate teens lured into murder and multilation by an internet game.
Series 2 consists of 3 films - the first is about a killer who has an obsession for women with undyed hair and his follower; the second is about a man suffering from PTSD who decides that killing is the solution to all his problems (this stereotyping of war veterans as being deranged is something that I strongly object to); and the third brings back the father of a victim from a previous case who holds Creegan responsible for his daughters death and goes after revenge by terrorising his family while the team investigates a child smuggling and paedophilia group.
Series 3 consists of 2 films - the first one is about the release of a prisoner who was wrongfully convicted after Creegan "got him to confess" and the search for the real killer - the working class area is depicted as grey and depressive and the local cops as thick and dirty; and the second and final film they are searching for an arsonist who is burning people alive for revenge.
There were 3 series in total and the boxset covers them all.
I have to say that this series reminds me a lot of the "Wire in the Blood" series which was based on the books of Val McDermid - Wire in the Blood: Series 1 and 2 (5 Disc Box Set) [2002] - Wire In The Blood - The Complete Third And Fourth Series [2005] - Wire In The Blood Series 5 [2007], however, this series came before the "Wire in the Blood" series.
There are no extras, but there are English subtitles.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent Psychological Thriller
If you like psychological thrillers this DVD is probably for you. The characters are believable and the clever story-lines hold suspense, fear, anger and despair. Read more
Published 23 hours ago by Eileen Emberlin
A must have DVD
I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this product but after watching the first episode I was hooked. Really great program, a must have DVD.
Published 1 month ago by ms abby caruana
Great Series
I never watched Touching Evil when it was shown on TV but bought it on recommendation from Amazon. I was very pleased I did as the series is well acted with great story lines.
Published 1 month ago by John Watson
Disappointing
If a teacher set a class full of 11-15 year-olds a homework assignment to write an episode of Wire In The Blood, the results would be Touching Evil. Read more
Published 2 months ago by cosmicyon
Could be better
I think that I expeted more from Robson Green. The plot was poor and badly written. Not believable. I have worked in a similar situation and it would have not happened like that. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Maggie
Intelligent and moving
I would give more than 5 stars for Robson Green's acting skills and for most of the script. Many of the costars are really good, too. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sus from Germany
DELIBERATELY UNSETTLING
Paul Abbott's 1997 creation, he and Russell T. Davies responsible for Season 1's taut scripts.
OSC is an armed rapid response unit dealing with serial crimes. Read more
OSC is an armed rapid response unit dealing with serial crimes. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. L. Rees
Touching evil
Excellent series which I had missed when shown on TV. I'm not a big fan of Robson normally but I found the story lines compelling and interesting. Read more
Published 7 months ago by fido
Boring and implausible
This has to be one of the worst drama series I have ever seen. Robson Green is essentially playing Tony Hill with a gun (and why do British coppers carry guns anyway?). Read more
Published 8 months ago by TKr
touching evil
Excellent drama, superb series. If you like Robson Green and cop dramas you'll love this. I watched the series when it first came out on TV and loved it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by R Roberts
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