Lynne A Phillips This series is generally well-scripted and acted. The man who plays Tony Hill, the psychologist, is great. However, of the many detective series that my wife and I have watched, British, French, Scandinavian, Icelantic, this series has the sickest, most graphic murders in every episode. After a while, we tired of the gore and wished the series would end. We don't recommend this series.

blanche-2 I've been in love with Robson Green for years, and he's in top form here in "Wire in the Blood," a British TV series based on characters created by crime writer Val McDermid. It ran for six seasons and I believe had some specials along the way.Green plays Dr. Tony Hill, a clinical psychologist who works as a criminal profiler for the Bradfield police department. Tony gets into the minds of both killers and victims in his attempt to help DCI Carol Jordan (Hermoine Norris) and later, DI Alex Fielding (Simone Lahbib). The crimes are gruesome, violent, and sometimes hard to watch.Nevertheless, this dark, atmospheric series is compelling and absorbing to watch. I can't understand one word that Simone Lahbib says, but I still enjoy the show. Robson Green, as the thoughtful, quirky Tony Hill, is marvelous. I love British crime and TV shows - this is one of the best.

bsholley Okay,I admit that I am addicted to this series although I wish I weren't. It is grisly and makes me wonder what kind of city this is to have more than its share of truly awful crimes. Apparently I am seeking reality; odd that I would want that where blood and gore is too too realistic.In the first season, several of the serial killers were female - truly uncommon. Serial killers are much more likely to be male. Not only are women less likely to commit serial murders, they rarely murder except in crimes of passion or self-defense. Secondly, I believe that clinical psychologists are grossly misrepresented by Tony Hill; psychologists do make keen observations but certainly don't read minds. An empathetic therapist may attempt to put her(him)self in his clients place to gain perspective, but certainly cannot "see" the other's plans. In other words, the plot itself is full of misinformation. Last, If a DI could not solve any crimes without a profiler, would she(he) be promoted?What is Tony's source of income? If he teaches, he certainly doesn't put in much time or effort.Hermione Morris was in MI5. In both roles, she plays tough women. What is the sensitive side the Tony or any man is attracted to? I don't see it. Is it a British thing?

brandy-40 I found Wire in the Blood purely by accident and I am now a die-hard fan. It's quite dark, with just enough wit to keep you from falling over the edge into the great abyss. The intelligent and complex story line demands focus to follow clearly, and make you think. Sometimes the jumps in logic can seem a bit far fetched, but that is what makes it interesting and fun, without having to be a series of mindless chase scenes and explosions. Robson Green is incredibly impressive (and maybe a little bit scary) as eccentric psychological profiler Dr. Tony Hill, and Hermione Morris does a great job as tough DI Carol Jordan, a woman in what is still very much a man's world. All the characters have distinct and believable personalities. All in all, this series is great fun.