When The Vice first started being shown on TV, it was one of a number of quality drama serials produced by ITV, along with programmes such as McCallum and Kavanagh QC. However, as the drama output of ITV has gone rapidly down hill, it may appear to be time to call an end to this fine series.
*Possible spoilers*
To be honest, the series has been struggling since Marc Warren was killed off in series 2, as his character really helped to make the show. It was just about able to survive after that thanks to the superb performances of Ken Stott in the lead role. His acting really was first class- immensely believable and extremely powerful.
However, with Stott now out of the show, there doesn't really seem much need to carry on for much longer. While David Harewood is undoubtedly a very fine actor, I don't think he has the support required to continue to make the series a success. Which really is a shame, as The Vice is one of the high points of British TV drama over the last few years.
If you can track down any of the early episodes, do so, but it appears as if the most recent series may be a series too far.
*Possible spoilers*
To be honest, the series has been struggling since Marc Warren was killed off in series 2, as his character really helped to make the show. It was just about able to survive after that thanks to the superb performances of Ken Stott in the lead role. His acting really was first class- immensely believable and extremely powerful.
However, with Stott now out of the show, there doesn't really seem much need to carry on for much longer. While David Harewood is undoubtedly a very fine actor, I don't think he has the support required to continue to make the series a success. Which really is a shame, as The Vice is one of the high points of British TV drama over the last few years.
If you can track down any of the early episodes, do so, but it appears as if the most recent series may be a series too far.