The Long Call and Shetland.

I too read The Long Call and didn’t enjoy it televised, DH did. Both enjoying Shetland.

I am enjoying Shetland. The Long Call however I find it very slow and boring, Ive fallen asleep have way through! wont bother watching the rest.

We watched the first episode of The Long Call just to try and spot the locations!

Yes, Jimmy Perez does seem to have aged a bit but Shetland is still worth watching.

I didn't enjoy the Long Call story line, but thought the lead was excellent.

I found 'The Long Call' strangely dull. I really looked forward to it but didn't find any of the characters very likeable. The gay detective and his partner were OK but I found I just didn't care about the story or people portrayed. Surprised as I usually really enjoy Anne Cleeves stories.
I'm really looking forward to binge watching 'Shetland' this pm. Fingers crossed.

I haven't read the book so no expectation on the characters . I really enjoyed it.We are fans of Martin Shaw and thought his controlling husband role was well played .Thought the lead was excellent his enotions from being rejected almost brought me to tears .Mybe because I had a friend whose family rejected him when he "came out" it felt authentic.All in all I cant fault it .I am easily pleased though with a detective story ...and I didn't work out who done it until almost the reveal .

I was not impressed with the first episode but stuck with it purely because it was filmed in my area. I agree Anita Dobson‘s performance was probably the best but overall I was not impressed

I thought it was excellent, especially Anita Dobson's performance. I haven't read the book so maybe that helped.