Okay people… I have a new series for you. I discovered it last weekend and binge watched all three seasons {on Netflix} over 4 days while I was working on my rug hooking projects.
Shetland. It’s a BBC Scotland crime drama television series that takes place largely on the Scottish archipelago of Shetland. I highly suggest using the sub titles and having your remote handy in case you want to hit the pause button. Seriously. If you’ve never heard a Scottish person speak before you really have to pay attention. And some of the words they use… well, it’s almost like they have slang for their slang words. I LOVE IT. But I did find myself hitting the pause button during the first series so I could look up a couple of words so I knew what they were talking about.
Oh and the main character, Detective Jimmy Perez, he’s kind of a hottie. In a 50 year old slightly depressed male, no frills kind of way. He’d make an excellent neighbor. Plus he looks good in a pea coat. And not many guys can pull that off.
If my husband is reading this I’m pretty sure he just rolled his eyes. 😉
Whateva.
Shetland. Check it out. I give it a 5 out of 5.
Peace out Girl Scouts & have yourself a great weekend,
~Mavis
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Earlene says
That is a good series!
Laura Z says
Working my way through Father Brown Mysteries at the moment, but this looks like it will be next! Thanks for the recommendation!
Maggi says
i have been watching this series for awhile now and i totally agree. it’s great. i watch alot of british tv so i can usually understand the dialoge….usually.
Janet says
Love this series….Give me a depressed good looking detective any time. Stories are great and the scenery even better.
Darla says
I recommend Grantchester also. Talk about eye candy!
Sue says
Thank you Darla for jogging my memory. I started Grantchester last year then couldn’t find it on PBS because I couldn’t remember the title! Eye candy indeed.
Vy says
I’m still watching the wonderful Escape to the Country! I found a bunch of episodes on YouTube, for when Netflix runs out.
Laura Z says
Those are really fun! I like how unspolied the UK countryside is….here there is a fast food restaurant and dollar store even in the more rural areas.
Marcela says
I loved Shedland, great series and I think Perez is a hottie too! If you haven’t watched it yet I recommend Happy Valley, also on Netflix (in Canada, so I guess in the US also) another British police it’s set in Yorkshire, another lovely accent and a great female cop character.
Laura says
Sheepdog. Sorry, when I see that title i automatically have to add that word to the end because I had a wonderful Sheltie dog growing up.
Thanks for the recommendation. I first saw that actor on a pretty cheesy show from the BBC called Primeval and he was definitely the best actor on that show and pretty cute as well.
Lucy says
Another good One is Red Rock. The show is filmed in Ireland. & It’s streaming on Amazon.