Modus

[kernelbogey]

Another sharp new Scandi Noir thriller, shot in winter in the usual muted colours. I caught episodes one and two (of eight at only 45 minutes each) yesterday on iPlayer, having only discovered it as a result of a BBC4 trailer. Mysterious murders amongst a wide cast of characters, whose connections remain to be revealed. Recommended for enthusiasts of Swedish crimi gloom.

[vinteuil]

... yes, we're enjoying it a lot

[kernelbogey]

Krister Henriksson is in it, though it's not clear yet what role his character plays. He played Wallander in the Swedish tv series, and I liked him better than Rolf Lassgård, who played him in the earlier film versions.

[antongould]

... yes, we're enjoying it a lot

We two too

[Beef Oven!]

Apart from MOTD, Uni C and Call My Bluff, I rarely switch the TV on. But for some strange reason I watched the second episode of this last night and enjoyed it. I shan’t be coming back for more, though.

[Bryn]

Apart from MOTD, Uni C and Call My Bluff, I rarely switch the TV on. But for some strange reason I watched the second episode of this last night and enjoyed it. I shan’t be coming back for more, though.

Don't be shy. Tell us what the strange reason was.

[Beef Oven!]

Don't be shy. Tell us what the strange reason was.

Nothing more than when I switched the TV on to set the timer for MOTD, it was on and out of curiosity I watched a minute of it and ended up watching the whole episode.

Not strange, on reflection.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

We two too

Me one too, too!

[ahinton]

Nothing more than when I switched the TV on to set the timer for MOTD, it was on and out of curiosity I watched a minute of it and ended up watching the whole episode.

I'd no idea that there even was a programme called Music Of Tonal Disorientation; must go check that one out. My ignorance even amazes me sometimes!

[DracoM]

WALLANDER....!! The real man!
V creepy, but watchable. looking forward to epi 3.

[DracoM]

Well, have to say, Modus lost its way this series.
Main prob was NOT the Swedish team at all, but the simply appalling 15th rate American actors they had recruited, and then given big roles to.
Deeply disappointed, and rattling predictable as it went on. Bit of a yawn, sorry to report.

[Nick Armstrong]

I have 3 episodes left to watch, good solid stuff so far I thought. Maybe it goes off the rails towards the end

Greg Wise effortlessly doing 'creepy total bastard' has been fun to watch...

[Barbirollians]

Has an each way chance in the JLT Chase at Cheltenham next Thursday- oops wrong Modus