I'm not british so can't comment on how corrupt and racist the UK police force was or is. The show is predicated on the fact that it was and still is to a lesser extent. As an Aussie I have to go with that and assume it's true even if I suspect there is an element of self righteous- ness in the writing. I thought the production values were very high and the acting by all was fine. Occasionally the script spells out things for the audience that in reality cops would know. I also felt the feud between the two detectives was too drawn out. Kush's character's husband seems deliberately ambiguous and I'm not convinced his character is anything more than a foil for Kush's. It seemed a too obvious contrast. I will keep watching. Capaldi looks like death warmed up but he is a great actor.
Review of Criminal Record
