Giri/Haji

We gave up about half way through

I agree about the dance scene, Greeneyedgirl.
I had enjoyed watching this programme, but was somewhat disappointed by the ending - it was almost as if they were in a rush and just wanted to finish it, but I found it unsatisfactory and the dance scene was just daft.

I think I'm alone here in not rating this series.
I liked that it was a change from the usual cops and robbers offering, and I did enjoy the Japanese culture, and cross over from happenings with the family in Japan, but some of it I thought a bit silly. Sometimes it was a serious gangster plot, and sometimes lost it, and the arty "dance" sequence in the final episode was just too dreamily pretentious..

Can't cope with violence.

Late to this series, and thread ,but DH and I have finally caught up and honestly think it's the best thing I've seen on ages.And I'm normally averse to anything with violent scenes and gangsters. But all the characters will stay in my head for ages,especially Rodney.Sublime acting.
Shows how wrong the critics can be.The Guardian one-not my usual read but like to check out varied opinions online - called it 'killer but no thriller ' and a 'bore' What the heck!So glad we decided to watch it.Hooked from the start.

I am really enjoying this series.

It's aired on BBC 2 Thursday 9 pm, although there's only 2 more episodes to go. It has been streamed onto iPlayer though as Pittcity says.
It's very good, worth catching up with.

It's on BBC iPlayer Labaik

What channel is it on?

Watch a great watch. More please

Haha Pittcity.....only once!

Just watched the last episode....brilliant.

I'm loving the feisty grandma.
Does the Japanese chief detective ever take his Mac off?

Although I may need something stronger

Just off to watch yet another episode before bed with a brew

It's got me hooked.

Best thing I've seen on tele for a long time.

Rodney is brilliant!

I'm another who enjoys the mix of Japanese/British culture. When my children were young we had a few Japanese ex pats in our area they both had Japanese class mates who they became good friends with. My younger son in particular was best friends with one little boy and they had lots of play dates together after school teas etc., his lovely mum managed to get my green vegetable hating son eating seaweed (willingly) which I thought was an amazing achievement at the time.

I think Giri Haji ( shame/duty) is excellent.Good acting and believable dialogue, real edge of seat stuff.Have watched four episodes now.Yes Esspee Rodney has some great lines, doesn't he, and is a very good actor too.
The scenes in the Spanish Restaurant ( gang warfare!) were so well done, you felt you were there with them.

What an excellent programme.
The mixture of Japanese and British culture is so interesting. Great acting from everyone.

I watched the first episode of Giri/Haji and thoroughly enjoyed it! I watched on iPlayer whilst DH was watching football! Fast moving, promising storyline and excellent cast! Resisted watching next episode, like to spread it out!! Although I might have an early night (whilst DH watches darts).and take iPad with me!!!

I've watched the opening episode, thought it was very promising, I don't want to gallop through it so won't watch the whole lot on IPlayer back to back. Kelly MacDonald is an actress I like and good in most things.

We are out and about a lot at the moment and struggling to watch any TV.

I've watched the first episode and found it humorous and intriguing.
We love iPlayer series and have just finished watching Thirteen which was great but had a rubbish, IMHO, ending.

Will Sharpe was wonderful as Rodney and had some great lines.

How disciplined of you GrannyGravy13. When I find a series I like I end up binge watching it.