susannaac-34422 Reviews (4)

A Remarkable Place to Die (2024– )

Very Good New Mystery Series

[8/10 · 20 March 2025]

Thank you Acorn TV for another wonderful mystery series. I'm picky about mystery series. If I can figure out who-done-it in the first five minutes, I'll lose interest fast. This series is wonderful since it solves a mystery with each episode, but has an ongoing additional mystery that flows throughout the season.

I really like all of the main characters and they're portrayed as normal human beings with admiral qualities and flaws. Constable Jarrod's character adds a touch of humor and sympathy with his bumbling and inexperience. Jarrod's character reminds me of Sgt. Troy from Midsomer Murders.

The main thing I would change about this show is the elimination of the "F" bomb from all the scripts. It's completely unnecessary and far too reminiscent of the garbage Hollywood slops to the public. Certainly Acorn TV is miles above that. What's the point of walking in the gutter if you don't have to. I would also make the fight scenes a touch more realistic for the main character, but this is a small item.

Good stories, nice twists and turns, great character development, beautiful scenery, and surprising who-done-its, plus good acting. This is what good television is meant to be. Thanks Acorn!

Payback (I) (2023)

You Should Watch This

[9/10 · 6 January 2024]

Payback is a really good series. I was so intrigued by this show I binge watched the last three episodes in one night. It's so interesting you can't wait to see the next episode. Not a show you'll want to miss.

Very good acting and a plot with lots of twists and turns. You have no idea where the story is going to take you next and the ending is not what you would have imagined at the beginning/start of the show.

My only complaints are with the wardrobe for the main female character (drab and monotonous are the best descriptions) and her reaction to what the police tell her at the police station in one of the first 2 episodes. It just wasn't realistic. Other than that this is a great show.

Signora Volpe (2022– )

Wow! Great New Series

[10/10 · 8 March 2023]

I was very pleasantly surprised to find such a great new series this year, particularly due to Covid. I found Signora Volpe to be a very intriguing new mystery. Part of the essence of a great murder mystery is to grab the viewers attention and at the appropriate pace tell the story of the murder by carefully revealing the true character, motivation, and actions of the people involved. The action, technical elements, and specialized trading that has been added to this series makes it even much more enjoyable. It's not over the top and is in line with actual training agents would receive. I've seen all three episodes from season 1 and the first episode is decidedly my favorite. You will actually find yourself holding your breath during this show. However, I also enjoyed the humor behind the missing pig in episode 3. Well done!

The Chelsea Detective (2022– )

New Intriguing Mystery Series

[9/10 · 30 January 2023]

Intriguing and very enjoyable to watch. I really like this new series after having viewed the first two episodes. The writing is good with a mystery that is not paper thin and includes the all essential character development. The acting is also well done and the characters personal and professional lives are believable. I'm really looking forward to watching the next two episodes of this series. This one's a keeper and I predict it will be around for years to come. Don't miss it. Far too many new shows don't contain the classy types of mystery and character development this show offers. I'll be looking for season 2 the minute I finish season 1.