MARCELLA: SERIES 1

Having bought a region-free BD/DVD player, I have watched many European police procedurals. Though I liked the production and acting quality of "Marcella," I was put off by the numerous red herrings. A whole fishing fleet could not have dealt with them. Perhaps it was because I had just viewed the "Kettering Incident," I was perturbed by the main character's convenient fugue states and the numerous interconnections that lead nowhere. "Marcella" is an excellent mini-series for those who crave complex mysteries. I wish all DVDs had subtitles as good as these.

Marcella Series One is an extremely excellent Psychological Thriller about Former Detective Sergeant Marcella Backland who, after taking time off to raise her children and the rather abrupt end to her marriage returns to the London Metropolitan Police to work on a former case Known as the Grove Park Killer. A serial Killer from her past resurfaces to commit more gruesome and vicious murders leaving clues and leading her and her associates thru a series of twists and turns and deadly surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the very end of the season comes. Along the way Marcella also struggles with her own personal difficulties troubles with her ex and inexplicable blackouts where she can't even remember where she's been or what she's done. Truly a great Crime Drama for any ones collection.

Interesting adult series, but rather dark.

I am enjoying this drama. ... It was written by the same people as the Bridge and The Tunnel. well acted. I keep on the lookout for this type of police drama.

Nothing special but ok-Eliska,

I,ve watched most of season 1 and I,m still wondering who dunnit , a definite twist on murder mystery

Marcella 1. Liked the female cops in the movie. But found some of the lead's actions a bit unbelievable. Know police have to be very careful on procedures. Will buy season 2 when it becomes available.

This was an accidental purchase. I am watching it for free on Netflix.

Contains all 8 episodes on three discs. One of the best crime DVDs I have ever seen. Brilliantly written, cleverly thought out. The plot contains so many deliberate red herrings that it will keep you guessing up to the very last episode. I sincerely hope that Anna Friel's character, Marcella, will be reprised for another series. Warning: once you start watching this you will want to see all the episodes.

Brilliant series, riveting, couldn’t wait to watch the next one. Well written, can’t wait for the third series

Excellent series with good storyline. There is strong violence which I have come to expect from nordic noir writers. Will now buy series two.

I bought it as a present and they were very pleased with it. It came quickly and was very reasonable

Good drama, bit scary 😡