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Meticulous and obsessional, DI Chandler and his unit are based in Whitechapel – an area drenched in dark history and sinister goings-on. It is where Jack the Ripper carried out his horrific crimes. It is where The Krays constructed their Empire of Crime based on sadomasochistic punishments. This series unearths a Whitechapel full of Gothic shadows, cobblestones and ancient hostelries. There’s fear in the Huguenot weaving houses of Wilkes Street, and terrifying discoveries in the dark corners and rooftops around Brick Lane. Ed Buchan joins DI Chandler and hard-bitten DS Miles as their historical advisor – operating out of the bowels of the police station among musty tomes of the crime archive. Chandler is convinced crimes of the past hold the key to solving crimes of the present. The team is tested by bloody and vicious murders on their own doorstep. Do crimes such as the Thames Torso murders, HH Holmes, The Zodiac Killer and The Ratcliffe Highway murders unlock the truth? In Whitechapel, history isn’t dead - it’s deadly.
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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Brett H
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Format:DVD
Viewers who saw the first two installments of Whitechapel will appreciate that there is a significant change in format this time round. Whereas the first two series were three part stories based on Jack the Ripper and The Kray Twins respectively, this time round we have three two part stories. Additionally these investigations are based much more loosely on historical crimes than the first two series. I imagine this is because the Ripper and the Krays are the only two major criminal activities in the Whitechapel area which most viewers will be familiar with.
It is easy to see why this change has come about. Whitechapel was probably intended as a one off, but following its resounding success there was a lot of pressure to come up with a follow up. What we got was a farfetched tale involving clones of the Krays which stretched credibility to extremes. The powers that be clearly appreciated that this time the format had to move on. The result actually works rather well. The historical crimes are still real - you can google the Ratcliff Highway Murders , the Thames Torso Murders or the various masked murderer crimes mentioned on the show, and get the details. The fact that the crimes being investigated are more loosely based on these events makes for a much more realistic story line as opposed to the straight copycat replication of the earlier series.
I thought that the three stories each worked although my personal favorite was the last of the three which was dark and shocking with a substantial sting in the tail. It certainly makes for good if not compulsive TV viewing. One thing I do not think is necessary though is for parts of the filming to be in the semi dark.... Read more ›
It is easy to see why this change has come about. Whitechapel was probably intended as a one off, but following its resounding success there was a lot of pressure to come up with a follow up. What we got was a farfetched tale involving clones of the Krays which stretched credibility to extremes. The powers that be clearly appreciated that this time the format had to move on. The result actually works rather well. The historical crimes are still real - you can google the Ratcliff Highway Murders , the Thames Torso Murders or the various masked murderer crimes mentioned on the show, and get the details. The fact that the crimes being investigated are more loosely based on these events makes for a much more realistic story line as opposed to the straight copycat replication of the earlier series.
I thought that the three stories each worked although my personal favorite was the last of the three which was dark and shocking with a substantial sting in the tail. It certainly makes for good if not compulsive TV viewing. One thing I do not think is necessary though is for parts of the filming to be in the semi dark.... Read more ›
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Stumbled unto this show through an associate that moved to the U.S. I think the characters are well played, the script is thoughtful and the quality of the film is excellent. I could only which for such a show as this here! Thank God for multiregion DVD players!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Blue hunter
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Format:DVD
Having been a fan of the series I was pleased to see its return and I think overall its still got to be one of the best police detective dramas there is.The acting is on top form as usual with all the main characters having there own personal demons to cope with which I think gives the characters that slight edge on other police detective programs and also I must say there is still no holding back on the gruesome scenes. All the stories were gripping with the usual twists and turns and I must say overall I really did enjoy watching this series and I hope that there will be more in the future.Highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sam
Format:DVD
Whitechapel is not the nicest area to live in, but despite its reputation of being the home of Jack the Ripper, there are few murders there in modern London. However, `Whitechapel' wouldn't have you believe this, as the series returns for a third outing. This time as 3 separate 2 episode cases, rather than the 3 part adventures of season 1 and 2. Whilst season 1 was an excellent and dark take on gritty crime action, as the team took on the memory of Jack the Ripper, Season 2's Kray brother storyline was far weaker. To survive any longer the show had to be shaken up, and thankfully they have been.
The core of what makes the show tick is still present; Rupert Penry-Jones as the uptight DI Chandler and Philip Davis as his more down to earth DI. The first season saw more of a triangle of leads with Steve Pemberton's bookish historian Buchan playing a vital role in discovering the truth. For season 3 he is moved into the police station and given a permanent role as police historian. Rather than increasing his worth in the show, it actually detracts from it. He seems to have less to do and has become as much a side character as the various coppers that make up the team.
It is not the change in character dynamics that makes Season 3 of `Whitechapel' the best yet, but the episode structure. There are three separate stories, each taking up two episode; similar to `Sherlock's 3 feature length episode a series. This makes the show a lot punchier as the time between the initial crime and the capture is reduced. Also the episodes are based on less famous criminal cases and can therefore break free from any historical ties. With three impressively pacy and thrilling storylines, `Whitechapel' is going from strength to strength.... Read more ›
The core of what makes the show tick is still present; Rupert Penry-Jones as the uptight DI Chandler and Philip Davis as his more down to earth DI. The first season saw more of a triangle of leads with Steve Pemberton's bookish historian Buchan playing a vital role in discovering the truth. For season 3 he is moved into the police station and given a permanent role as police historian. Rather than increasing his worth in the show, it actually detracts from it. He seems to have less to do and has become as much a side character as the various coppers that make up the team.
It is not the change in character dynamics that makes Season 3 of `Whitechapel' the best yet, but the episode structure. There are three separate stories, each taking up two episode; similar to `Sherlock's 3 feature length episode a series. This makes the show a lot punchier as the time between the initial crime and the capture is reduced. Also the episodes are based on less famous criminal cases and can therefore break free from any historical ties. With three impressively pacy and thrilling storylines, `Whitechapel' is going from strength to strength.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By 4391
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is one of my favorite progammes on the box. The stories are not suitable for nervous people. Good acting and good scripts.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By JamSandwich
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Somewhat embarrassingly I only bought this because I have a serious crush on Rupert Penry-Jones having missed it on tv. It is an awesome programme. The imagery maybe cliched; the family member keeping the dead loved one, the missing head on a corpse etc. but it is still brilliant. Generally it's well acted and well directed and perfect if you want a night in watching the hottest guy on earth chase around London after a fox with a human hand in its mouth.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By c1h8e0l
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I already own Whitechapel series 1 & 2. I loved series 1 following a modern Jack the Ripper, thought series 2 was pretty decent with the Krays and think series 3 is good but creepy with this (unnamed) serial killer. In my opinion series 3 better than 2 but not as good as 1. The story follows a murderer that seems unconnected with his victims. They are very gruesome crimes which the the team headed by DCI Chandler tris to solve with the guidance of historical crimes. There is a new character in the form of an over efficient female DCI from a neighboring borough who consults on the case. One of the weirdest things about this series is the little odd flashbacks throughout the episodes. Right until the end you cannot work out what they actually are. I found them seriously annoying and distracting to the story line. I hope there will be a series 4 which I will buy straight away!
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Brilliant
Great stories that are well told and quite plausible,I thoroughly enjoyed them from beginning to end and will watch them again
Published 17 days ago by john hayward
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Completed my set!
I bought seasons 1 and 2, now this boxset completes my collection! The TV series is brilliant and very addictive, its much more than your average TV detective series, the... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars
well worth money
great series ,can not wait for series 4.well worth the money,,and well worth watching keeps you on edge of seat.
Published 23 days ago by jonathan taylor
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mr. D - Whitechapel series
The plots of the stories were not well written. It was not that believable. The acting was good even though the stories were not.
Published 1 month ago by Mr D
3.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't live up to the first series
I enjoyed the first Whitechapel so I ordered the second series. It was ok but too
much like the first one which took the surprise element out of it sometimes.
much like the first one which took the surprise element out of it sometimes.
Published 1 month ago by Sheila Docwra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Z cars it is not
Though not as gripping as Life on Mars or Ashes to Ashes, this police/crime series is very watchable and the team grows on you as they grow on each other. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Schoales Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show
This keeps up the high standard of the Whitechapel series. Quickly supplied and product was what we expected. Heartily recommend to any lover of quality police drama.
Published 2 months ago by Furry Ferret
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Whitechapel Series 3 DVD Set
Yet another great series of Whitechapel. Stories keep moving characters on, there never seems to be enough episodes, am always left wanting more
Published 2 months ago by LittleBev
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It
I've always been a fan of crime shows on TV but when I started watching Whitechapel that love grow. Excellent stories and always has me on the edge of my seat. I would recommend.
Published 3 months ago by Sheree Osborne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whitechapel - Series 3
The Third series - and still as thoroughly enjoyable as the first two. Great cast and story lines. Well worth buying.
Published 3 months ago by Lez
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