In true The Wire style we change subject matter again, this time focusing on paedophilia and high level corruption - a hot and timely topic indeed. Jane's moved to vice, reteaming with Tom Bell (who surprises us by being both compassionate and good with the kids) and Richard Hawley and encountering a new team including Mark Strong, shady Andrew Woodall, Philip Wright and out-of-the-closet Mark Drewry.
Most interesting cast also includes David Thewlis, Peter Capaldi in drag, Ciaran Hinds, Jonny Lee Miller and wee Danny Dyer.
Seems like the series might be the template for The Wire, The Killing etc. though this one is rather more conventional - more music, less docu-approach.
She ought to have made it clear that one of her officers was HIV suspected through. But the scene in which Mirren stands up to her superiors is wonderful indeed.
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