AUDIO

Single-Handed

Set 1. 3 discs. color. 278 min. Colm McCarthy & Anthony Byrne, Touchpaper Prod., dist. by Acorn Media, 888-870-8047; www.acornonline.com. 2011. DVD ISBN 9781598285284. $49.99. SDH subtitles. F
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When Garda sergeant Jack Driscoll (Owen McDonnell) moves from Dublin to his hometown on the west coast of Ireland, he finds his job to be more of a challenge than he expected. Not only does his small town harbor many ugly secrets, but he must also deal with his father, his predecessor on the job, whose approach is vastly different from his own. Driscoll immediately faces three mysteries: the murder of a beautiful immigrant woman, the abduction of a child, and the baffling drowning of a teenager. Darker and more serious than some British mysteries, this award-winning program originally aired in Ireland in 2009. The scenery is outstanding, and the characters and stories are complex and multifaceted.
VERDICT After Set 1, viewers will be eagerly awaiting Set 2. A smart and entertaining series recommended for all mystery lovers.
Reviewed by Julie Stump, Voorheesville P.L., NY , Feb 15, 2012
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