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Siobhan Finneran plays the lead role in this intense thriller/crime series. As always, she is a fantastic actress now as a police officer in the witness protection department. She carries the entire series, and all events that happen in the series involve her. Read as little as possible before you watch this. The series is incredibly exciting, has many unexpected events and along the way something happens that takes the plot to a completely different place. The series' exciting script/plot means that at least I was on pins and needles and followed all the episodes intently. I also want to add that the plot of the series is also at times demanding to watch, as the main character really gets into big problems/challenges along the way. The series also requires you to follow along closely, as the gallery of characters here is both composed and complete. But believe me, it's worth it! British crime at its best.

I'm always on the lookout for new TV crime dramas. I have to admit that I'm quite picky, and I have particularly high expectations for English crime dramas. They've set the bar high with Poirot, Prime Suspect, Frost and not least Morse. I gave this miniseries a chance and don't regret it. The main character here is Detective Ellis. This main character takes some time to get to know, as this character has a somewhat subtle way of getting into cases. Introverted, but brilliant it turns out. The plot in the miniseries also requires some of us who are watching. There are many people involved in the network surrounding the crime that has been committed. So you have to pay close attention here, but it's definitely worth it.

In other words, we've got a possible new crime hero, and hope for more seasons of this.

Director Levan Akim has done it again. Made a very memorable film. And educational. The previous And Then We Danced took place in Georgia. Here the action takes place in the world metropolis Istanbul.

Like his previous film, Akim again addresses issues related to minorities, in this case trans women. Again, he manages to teach me at least a lot about what it is like to live as a trans woman in a challenging environment. But like in the previous film, this one is also full of charm and warmth. So it is not a black and sad film that we are watching. Here there is warmth and courage among those we follow along the way.

I see such clear parallels to the previous film, which was about a young gay dancer who was ostracized from his environment in Georgia. Here there is a touching story about a family member who is looking for a dear niece who was once just asked by her loved ones to leave, because of who she is. We read in the face of the aunt who is searching that she wants a reunion and that feelings about the loss of relationships are a hard burden to bear.

In the search for the niece, we encounter an incredible number of fascinating destinies in the metropolis of Istanbul. As I understand it, most of the characters in this film are newcomers and have little or no acting experience. What director Akim has managed to get them to perform is astonishing and eye-catching. Here, everyone delivers, and is believable and convincing.

And I also want to add, I love the scenes from Istanbul. Amazing city.

This film deserves a large audience.

I look forward to the next film from this incredibly fascinating director.