It took me a while to get into this series, but I'm glad I did.
It accurately captures the zeitgeist of inner-city policing during the austerity years; over a decade of funding cuts mixed with the normalisation of xenophobia and racism that were an inevitable consequence.
It's a (very) slow burn that frequently keeps the viewer flipping between sympathies. Personally, I love a series that challenges me to keep guessing who are the good guys and who are the bad guys! Ably assisted in this drama by a superb cast whose complex characters you couldn't help but like.
Simply put, Criminal Record could be described as a dish best served cold. And for everyone who didn't make it to the end? Your loss.
The last 10 minutes made the wait soooooo worthwhile! Well played everyone.
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