New Tricks

[hackmum]

Anyone else watching the new series? I assumed it was a huge mistake to continue after most of the old cast left, but in fact I think it's better than ever. Quality of scripts is v good - plus Nicholas Lyndhurst is a revelation.

Or is it just me?

You are not alone, I think the writing in this series is far better than the last couple. Loved the thing with the sausage roll the other week.

Must admit would watch it even if it was rubbish, just to drool over Denis Lawson!

It's definitely better, and a good combination. Unfortunately, Denis Waterman is leaving.

i like it
think it is better,

Just realised someone else has a thread on this...

I didn't know Denis Waterman was leaving. That's a shame. But then that character had become a bit tired anyway, I think - all he does is moan and make tedious politically incorrect remarks. Plus he has to start every episode by expressing scepticism about the point of taking on the case.

I notice now they focus much more on the stories and much less on the idea that these are a bunch of past-it old geezers.

Hands off, nettie, he's mine!