In twenty years' time, when the streets are awash with filth...

[alexsarll]

Earlier today, 600 police were deployed in a crime blitz on Blackstock Road. When I went to the library this evening, there were still a handful about, flyering ineffectually. The street was a bit quieter than usual, but there were still loiterers - presumably the ones who didn't have anything dodgy on them at the time. So yes, I'd be glad of the Gene Genie today. After all, he did say "I'm everywhere, Bolly. I was needed, so I was there." She's twigged that it's not all in her head. He's let on that he's something more. And the standard of unflinching bleakness Life on Mars' conclusion trained us to expect was maintained. Hell, even if the godfather hadn't been a red herring it would have been good, as Alex realises she's left her daughter in the care of a psychopath, but this was even better. Now let's just hope the second series doesn't drop the ball like most of Life on Mars' did.

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[barrysarll.livejournal.com]

Last episode aside, it felt like a retread, like they'd settled into the mode of old-school US TV where the status quo is always maintained. Throughout the first series Sam and Gene gradually developed a grudging respect for each others strengths and methods, arriving at an uneasy mode of co-operation. The second series seemed to reset that, so we could have the same arguments again every sodding week. There were still some good lines, sure, but no substance anymore.
They saved the day with a stunning finale, for sure, but not in a way which redeemed what had come before.