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THE ENTIRE ITV SERIES IN ONE COMPLETE DVD BOXSET FOR THE FIRST TIME! Robson Green (Soldier Soldier, Northern Lights) stars as dysfunctional psychologist Dr Tony Hill in hit ITV1 series, Wire in the Blood. Based on the characters created by prize-winning author Val McDermid, Dr Hill s unique insight into the fractured mind proves invaluable in the hunt for the murderers and rapists terrorising the northern town of Bradfield. Now available for the first time in its entirety, follow Dr Tony Hill in a race against time as he and ambitious DCI Carol Jordan (Hermione Norris Cold Feet, Spooks ) tackle the ever-present threat of serial killers stalking their streets. From Series Four, Tony is joined by DI Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib Bad Girls, Monarch of the Glen) as he faces the darkest and most brutal cases yet. Can the team collect all the evidence and stop the horrific slayings in time? Containing all six series of the gripping drama and the 2008 special feature length episode, Prayer of the Bone, which sees Tony on unfamiliar ground when he s invited to Texas, USA as an expert witness in a case of family annihilation. DVD Special Features Interviews with the cast, crew & author/creator Val McDermid, unseen footage, photo galleries, episode synopses and character profiles.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Marrow
I have been watching Wire In The Blood since it started and just love it. Robson Green plays Tony Hill to perfection and I am gutted that it's not being made any more. The only saving grace is that I can now own the whole lot and watch it whenever I want. The fact that the USA episode is in this too makes it all the more perfect.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin Cook
This is a must see for anyone who enjoys their dramas griity. It throws more red herrings at you than a trawlerman can catch. It can be complex, witty and downrigt grotesque in a matter of minutes. It's not for the feint hearted and can be quite ghraphic in it's imagery and plot line.
Robson Green plays Tony Hill a totally disfunctional and socially inept psycologist to perfection.
If you enjoyed Cracker and Messiah Wire in the Blood takes it to another level. It's a real shame that no more progaammes have been made because this is television drama at it's best
Robson Green plays Tony Hill a totally disfunctional and socially inept psycologist to perfection.
If you enjoyed Cracker and Messiah Wire in the Blood takes it to another level. It's a real shame that no more progaammes have been made because this is television drama at it's best
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By G. Richards
I really enjoyed seeing the whole series again, but why oh why could the subtitles not be included? The shows are only a few years old and were shown on mainstream TV, so surely must have had subtitles originally. It's just lazy on the part of the distributor not to include them on this box set.
I am hard of hearing and depend on subtitles when watching anything with a plot you have to follow. Disappointing on that score but still an excellent drama.
I am hard of hearing and depend on subtitles when watching anything with a plot you have to follow. Disappointing on that score but still an excellent drama.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. A. Kulik
The complete 6 series was a pleasure to watch, even though i had already seen some of the episodes. Probably the best series on TV!
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By adriano
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I am not a hearing handicapped myself, but I think it would at least have been fair to add an (English) subtitle option to this DVD issue. Such an extra is being supplied by most TV serials DVD issues today! Actually, it would be a great help to non-English watchers as well, who, even though they may speak the language, they cannot always understand all the words in very fast dialogues, especially if the sound mix is not ideal.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By N. Rogers
I am an UBER happy person after discovering this boxset. Every episode of Wire in the Blood, plus the special American episode. What more could you possibly want from it? AND the price I paid was fantastic, quick shipping too. No complaints from me! :D
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A bargain indeed for fans of the genre. 33 hours of viewing + bonuses. All 6 seasons + a 2008 episode set in Texas.
Bradfield in NE England clearly has more than its fair share of serial killers, enough to keep quirky psychologist Dr. Tony Hill busy for 23 gruesome cases. His skills involve being able to identify with killers and victims - he entering their minds, often disturbingly. Police grow increasingly to rely on him. Romantic undercurrents exist between him and CI Carol Jordan (Hermione Norris). Less so with Carol's successor Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib), she struggling to do her job without neglecting son Ben.
Robson Green is excellent as Tony Hill (perhaps at times overplaying the eccentricities). He welcomes the move from "light and fluffy" roles (his words in one of the interesting bonus interviews). Nothing "light and fluffy" here! His character is constantly in danger, twice suspected of murder, several times lucky to escape with his life.
Not all is perfect. Tony's college link only occasionally convinces. In fact most of the time it is never even alluded to. Sometimes pretentiousness seems to masquerade as style with the camera work. A few cases are ludicrous, not standing up to close examination. (Judge's head on a platter, anyone?) Even these, though, are eminently watchable. Many viewers may regret the pre-credit spoilers, which - amongst other things - destroy the opportunity to reflect on what has just been seen.
For the most part the series does very well what it sets out to do. Throughout there is much that deliberately unsettles - especially in Seasons 5&6 with their marked upping of gore and erotic content.
Recommended to those who like to view what is dark and challenging.
Bradfield in NE England clearly has more than its fair share of serial killers, enough to keep quirky psychologist Dr. Tony Hill busy for 23 gruesome cases. His skills involve being able to identify with killers and victims - he entering their minds, often disturbingly. Police grow increasingly to rely on him. Romantic undercurrents exist between him and CI Carol Jordan (Hermione Norris). Less so with Carol's successor Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib), she struggling to do her job without neglecting son Ben.
Robson Green is excellent as Tony Hill (perhaps at times overplaying the eccentricities). He welcomes the move from "light and fluffy" roles (his words in one of the interesting bonus interviews). Nothing "light and fluffy" here! His character is constantly in danger, twice suspected of murder, several times lucky to escape with his life.
Not all is perfect. Tony's college link only occasionally convinces. In fact most of the time it is never even alluded to. Sometimes pretentiousness seems to masquerade as style with the camera work. A few cases are ludicrous, not standing up to close examination. (Judge's head on a platter, anyone?) Even these, though, are eminently watchable. Many viewers may regret the pre-credit spoilers, which - amongst other things - destroy the opportunity to reflect on what has just been seen.
For the most part the series does very well what it sets out to do. Throughout there is much that deliberately unsettles - especially in Seasons 5&6 with their marked upping of gore and erotic content.
Recommended to those who like to view what is dark and challenging.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I didn't watch Wire in the Blood when it first came out - I think I missed a couple of the early ones and didn't realise that the episodes were self-contained so didn't want to come in halfway through the story... I've recently watched a couple of the re-runs and was so impressed that I bought the DVD set. I can't believe that ITV axed such a good series! It's not just the storylines which are great (although some of the original books by Val McDermid are pretty stomach-turning) it's the screenplays, the sets, the camera work, the supporting cast - all really good quality. It almost goes without saying that the actors who play the two main characters, Robson Green and Simone Lahbib, are excellent, thoroughly believable in their roles.
Unlike many DVDs I've bought, I know I'll re-watch the episodes again. There's so much more depth to them than your average run-of-the-mill police procedural TV show. I wish that ITV would commission more episodes as Val McDermid writes more books in the series. Any chance?
Unlike many DVDs I've bought, I know I'll re-watch the episodes again. There's so much more depth to them than your average run-of-the-mill police procedural TV show. I wish that ITV would commission more episodes as Val McDermid writes more books in the series. Any chance?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing series
One of the best series made for a long time (along with Messiah). DVD box easy to use, excellent quality DVDs which allow for great viewing! Must have series!
Published 14 days ago by Wendy Badr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wire in the blood
prompt but not yet started watching it. just hope it's ok when I do! Under strict orders off other half to wait for him to be home next!!!
Published 17 days ago by Lyndyloo
4.0 out of 5 stars
quality police drama with a twist
Not the first time (think of Cracker) but a well crafted series with the focus on a psychologist who is a profiler with a hint of psychic via "flashbacks" at crime scenes. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Furry Ferret
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Series
The service and product totally as described. Fantastic series that has not dated. My advice read the books as well
Published 1 month ago by Jane Tuckett
3.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED SOME OF THEM!
Hermione Norris and Robson Green - fantastic, she is a brilliant actress and the chemistry works so well. Simone Lahib and Robson Green... Read more
Published 1 month ago by avid ravid
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is good
I am really enjoying this series. It is quite dark, but also intelligent, and even fun in places. A good buy!
Published 1 month ago by Violet Barnes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Marvellous detective series in one box.
Robson Green is excellent in this series, which is full of good story lines and twists and turns. I missed most of the episodes when they were first broadcast, but now I can watch... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gareth Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping
I decided to purchase this set as I had caught a couple of episodes late in the evening. I was quite surprised at just how gritty and gripping the series was, and know now why the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J.A.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
Brilliant, these are just what I wanted, the complete set of Wire in the Blood, I haven't stopped watching them since they arrived!!
Published 2 months ago by Tracey - Yateley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thrilling thriller.
Recommend this thriller - can be bloody at times, but all adds to the experience. Great acting - great storylines. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J Vineall
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