I'm not sure why this series was so derided and so little watched when it first appeared. It is a lot better and a lot less predictable then many of the police procedure, formula, drama of recent times
Being honest I think Jim Sturgess was probably mist cast in one of the lead roles. He is very good as the hard boiled, cocky, copper but doesn't come across too well as the often (over) emotional family man. However that could be a fault with the script or direction rather than the actor because some of emotional histrionic portrayed by the Sturgess character are way too much and the script does seem to have a few flaws with the motivations and contradictions in a few of the characters.
Having said that that stories were interesting, The gayness Deyn character is a bit of a change and kept me interested once I got used to her and I think would have remained interesting for a few more series.
I do think it is a pity they are not making at least series two or three especially if the sci-fi of the 'Hard Sun' would have come more into play. I think in 10 years time when it is getting regular play on repeat channels this will become a cult not just because of some of it's faults that will be pointed out but because it was an enjoyable quote compulsive drama.
