Rédl

I tend to prefer UK and Scandinavian thriller/crime/... series, but from time to time, for the sake of curiosity and comparison options, I search for similar series from other countries. As I remember the 1990ies in my country rather well, I was not afraid to delve into the world of post-socialist gloominess and misrule not always understandable to the Westerners and younger generation.

The first scenes were a bit arid and with many technological explanations, but the line of crime began and tensions and excitement enhanced quickly. The characters are also versatile (particularly Rédl, as well as Jirí who provided also giggling moments) and all the leading performers were up to their task. The visibility of women in the series is rather limited, but so was all post-socialist camp - all dominated by males.

Thus, a recommended series, especially if you know the period when the events took place, and are able to enjoy law enforcement operating without hi tech and balancing between "old" and "new" thinking.