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Morden i Sandhamn (2010)
Likeable series with engaging leads
It wasn't easy but I managed to track down each of the seasons along with subtitles, one way or another... the Swedish isles locations and the chemistry between Jakob Cedergren and Alexandra Rapaport play a significant part in its success, and the show never quite recovers from his departure; no fault of replacement Nicolai Cleve Broch, but the late seasons' stories are not so strong and the character of Nora Linde is largely underused, despite Rapaport's being the anchoring role of the format. The season nine finale ostensibly the last episode of all, brings everything to a disappointingly mean spirited end.
L'Empereur de Paris (2018)
Realism vs Reality
The production values are high, but the onscreen bludgeoning of a tame rat in the opening shot was too much for this snowflake and it coloured my attitude to all that came after. Which for me is a loss; Cassel has been a favourite performer since SUR MES LEVRES and the prospect of a reunion with MESRINE director Richet was an enticing one.