Video review: 'Trial & Retribution' offers captivating take on crime and punishment

May 25, 2019 at 5:10AM
Victoria Smurfit as Det Chief Insp Roisin Connor and David Hayman as Det Chief Supt Mike Walker on "Trial & Retribution."
credit:Acorn
Victoria Smurfit and David Hayman. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Seeking 'Retribution'

"Trial & Retribution" (⋆⋆⋆½) comes from Lynda La Plante, the force behind "Prime Suspect." The long-running British show features complicated characters, smart plots and a captivating darkness. The complete collection includes the 22 feature-length mysteries created and written by the BAFTA winner and Emmy nominee. The stories follow a similar structure to "Law & Order," with realistic police and human elements. Guest stars include Hugh Dancy and Rosamund Pike.

Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service

Also coming Tuesday

• "A Vigilante"

• "Climax"

• "Greta"

• "Miss Friman's War"

• "Captain Marleau Vol. 1"

about the writer

about the writer

More from No Section

See More
FILE -- A rent deposit slot at an apartment complex in Tucker, Ga., on July 21, 2020. As an eviction crisis has seemed increasingly likely this summer, everyone in the housing market has made the same plea to Washington: Send money — lots of it — that would keep renters in their homes and landlords afloat. (Melissa Golden/The New York Times) ORG XMIT: XNYT58
Melissa Golden/The New York Times

It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.