Title: Billie not convincing
Product review: I watched this on PBS because I enjoyed Billie Piper's acting on Doctor Who and I'm also a fan of BBC mystery shows in general. My overall criticism is that Billie was miscast. She is very talented, but I believe her acting strengths come from her youthful energy and playfulness--her character in this show had neither. I didn't want to see Rose Tyler in a Victorian dress, mind you, but I did want to see her explore another character in depth. I think she fell flat. I really enjoyed the character of Axel, which was acted wonderfully by Jared Lewis, and that is what saved the show from being a one-star affair. I thought the ending was predictable and unlikely. I've only seen this one episode, but if the other 3 are like it then comparing this series to Nancy Drew is accurate. It would be acceptable as an introductory "Mystery 101" class for teenagers.
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