Sea Of Souls - Series 1 Details

[Highly rated reviewer]

Over looked under rated T.V series

I’m actually watching this series the wrong way round, having caught the second series on T.V and then having to rent the first to catch up with the back story. This DVD contains the first two part episodes from this intriguing series set at The Parapsychology department of Clyde University. Douglas Monaghan (Bill Patterson) and his two assistants are out to scientifically prove that the inexplicable can have a paranormal explanation. Naturally he has to referee between his subordinates who “X Files “ style are one sceptic and one all too willing to accept the existence of supernatural forces.

The two episodes here are excellent, avoiding the clichés normally associated with this genre (Though the second one dabbles in very familiar territory of the vengeful spirit it’s skilfully done) and have quality actors, Siobhan Redmond, Peter Capaldi and even Michelle Collins who invest the performances with natural grit and realism.

Plus the two episodes here, particularly the first refuse to spoon feed the audience the sort of neat happy resolutions which are normally the preserve of T.V produced drama. And if you find it all a bit far fetched there is always the sumptuous Scottish scenery to oggle.

All in all I’d say Sea Of Souls is an overlooked, under rated gem.

just exellent

really enjoyed this movie cant wait till i recieve the next disc