25 May 2011

Exile (BBC, 2011)

From the creator of "State of Play", Paul Abbott, though written by
someone else.

With the lead from same mini-series, and lead of numerous other shows
like "Life on Mars" and "Sherlock". (Okay, he was a co-lead in the latter.)

A disgraced journalist is forced to look after his dementing father and
discovers some truths that belie his life as he's known it.

The Ever Forgetful Mother from "Green Wing" really stood out -
particularly with such a thankless role.

The rest? Undone by dialogue for people who need spoon feeding, and a
conspiracy that's unconvincing and unsatisfying.

Mediocre.

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