Touching Evil 3

Starring:Robson Green, Nicola Walker, Michael Feast, Michael Hodgson, Ged Simmons, Shaun Dingwall, Charles Dale (II), Andy Serkis, Edward Kingham, Laura Brattan, Danny McGrath, Trevor Fox, Ralph Ineson, John Gannie, James Hooton, Paul Kynman, Riz Abbasi, Ian Kelsey, Tara Moran, Nicholas Murchie
Director: Bill Eagles, Dave Moore
Studio: Wgbh Boston
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Inspector Creegan is backand face to face with London's most heinous criminals. In the third installment of Touching Evil, Robson Green (Reckless) returns as the sly, sexy, and slightly unstable Detective Inspector Dave Creegan of London's Organized and Serial Crime Unit. With the help of his stalwart partner Susan Taylor (Nicola Walker), Creegan races time as he tracks down the city's most dangerous criminals.

Creegan is back on the job, having recovered from a nervous breakdown. In the first case, he is determined to clear the name of a man he helped convict-a tough task given that the murders began again once the suspected killer got out of jail. Creegan and Taylor have to scramble to figure out the true motive of the killer, especially after the killer cuts to the heart of the OSC.

Then, a brazen new serial killer terrorizes the city by setting his victims on fire. To gain insight on this frightening predator, Taylor interviews a man behind bars incarcerated for the same reason, but she and Creegan follow a variety of blind leads. With the clock ticking, will Creegan crack the case before he gets burned?

Based on characters created by Paul Abbott (Cracker, Reckless), Touching Evil brims with riveting suspense that will convince you that it takes a mentally unhinged cop to outthink a psychopath.

Special DVD features include: bonus article "Detectives You Wouldn't Want for Roommates;" selected cast filmographies; selected cast list; link to the Mystery! Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.

Description

From Paul Abbott, the much-celebrated author of Reckless and Cracker, comes this contemporary, darkly-edged miniseries starring Robson Green (Reckless, Me & Mrs. Jones) as Detective Inspector Dave Creegan. Follow the exploits of the Organized and Serial Crime Unit (OSC), an FBI-styled rapid-response elite crime squad. Co-stars Nicola Walker (Four Weddings and a Funeral) as Creegan's partner. Then, maverick D.I. Creegan and his partner D.I. Taylor are on the case in three all-new, darkly tinged two-hour dramas. This time out, Creegan, Taylor and the Organized and Serial Crime Unit track a serial kidnapper-murderer whose fatal fascination with young women leaves Creegan with a new scar to bear; a profoundly disturbed relief worker whose nightmares of atrocities committed in Bosnia impel him to erase the memories of fellow aides—permanently; and an international ring of baby brokers. Creegan is back on the job, having recovered from a nervous breakdown. In the first case, he is determined to clear the name of a man he helped convict-a tough task given that the murders began again once the suspected killer got out of jail. Then, a new serial killer terrorizes the city by setting his victims on fire. Will Creegan crack the case before he gets burned?

Special DVD features include: bonus arficle "Detectives You Wouldn't Want for Roommates;" selected cast filmographies; selected cast list; link to the Mystery! Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and some described video for the visually impaired.

On two DVD9 discs and six DVD5 discs. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4 x 3 full frame.

Customer Reviews:

Touching Evil is great.......2007-03-08

I found this series to be well written and compelling. Robson Green's character and his performance are stellar. I think this series is as good as Prime Suspect, though darker and creepier. Positively addictive. I am very upset that there are no more episodes to watch

The best BBC Mystery since Prime Suspect.......2006-08-09

Robson Green is excellent in this riveting drama about a self-obsessed field agent compelled to complete each case to its completion. He is fatalistic and there is just enough physical action to balance the cerebral nature of this program.

Beautifully written series.......2006-05-06

Two minor complaints:
#1 The picture quality of the first two seasons--while passable--could have been improved(for some reason the picture quality on the third season is superior)

#2 The introductions by Diana Rigg are very informative, but give away key plot points. Make sure you hit the mute button or fast forward through them if you haven't watched the series before.

The show itself is comprised of eight, two-hour episodes. Each one is superbly acted, written, and directed. If you've enjoyed Prime Suspect or Wire in the Blood and have not seen this show--you're missing out. Rent or buy the first episode, 'THE LOST BOYS', and you'll get just a glimpse of how brillant this show is...

really brilliant.......2006-01-13

This is a fantastic program. Very smart, darkly humorous, and disturbing, Touching Evil is truly a fascinating character study. Great performances by all the cast, and the stories are consistently engaging. Fans of mysteries and thrillers would find little to disappoint them.

Fantastic.......2005-05-14

This series is about a very strange detective. He had been the big brain in the serial murder squad, when he was shot in the head by a criminal. He survived the injury, but is not the same guy. It's very dark and terribly fascinating. I love it.

Average customer rating:

Final of a great serie
Hey guys, think yourselves lucky!!
Nearly on par with the first series
Excellent British Crime Thriller Series
Brilliant Series, O.K. DVD

Touching Evil 3
Starring: Robson Green , Nicola Walker , Michael Feast , Michael Hodgson , and Ged Simmons
Director: Dave Moore , and Bill Eagles
Manufacturer: Wgbh Boston
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ASIN: B00009QGAU
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Description

Inspector Creegan is back—and face to face with London's most heinous criminals. In the third installment of Touching Evil, Robson Green (Reckless) returns as the sly, sexy, and slightly unstable Detective Inspector Dave Creegan of London's Organized and Serial Crime Unit. With the help of his stalwart partner Susan Taylor (Nicola Walker), Creegan races time as he tracks down the city's most dangerous criminals.

Based on characters created by Paul Abbott (Cracker, Reckless), Touching Evil brims with riveting suspense that will convince you that it takes a mentally unhinged cop to outthink a psychopath.

On two DVD9

Customer Reviews:

Final of a great serie.......2005-08-02

This box brings the end of one great British serie based on an unusual detective inspector who brings a different aproach for murder investigations. I really enjoyed the serie so I have all 3 boxes and wished they have made more chapters. It's a great choice for people that like misteries series.

Hey guys, think yourselves lucky!!.......2004-11-29

I'm green with envy at anyone who can actually get their mitts on a VHS/DVD of this great show. To my eternal chagrin and bemusement, we Brits can't buy copies of this fantastic series despite the programme being immensely popular when it was first aired in it's country of origin. Why, why, WHY??????

Nearly on par with the first series.......2004-03-14

It's generally nice to spend time with family, and after spending three series with them, that's what the members of the OSC feel like to me (and if you're as attached as I am, you're in for a shock). I was very impressed by the first series, but the second (Touching Evil 2) seemed a pale imitation of the original. Thanks to the direction of Bill Eagles, however, Touching Evil 3 meets--and at times exceeds--the standards set in the first series. Cinematography is noteworthy: The series is beautifully shot, and various camera techniques add to the stories. Robson Green is spot-on as usual. Even with the PBS/Mystery prologue, in which Diana Rigg spoonfeeds the plot to us ignorant 'Murricans, it still surpasses the vast majority of typical US TV cop shows. I recommend this series very highly.

(USA Network just released their Bruce Willis-produced remake of the first Touching Evil episode, and I must say that although I expected to hate it, I was pleasantly surprised. Still can't touch the original, though. No pun intended.)

Excellent British Crime Thriller Series.......2004-01-12

Excellent Detective Mystery Series! If you are looking for mystery films more challenging than what you see in American TV mysteries, then this is what you've been looking for. Clever screenplay writing and storylines. Robson Greene is superb as the not quite sane but sharp profiling detective who races against time with his dedicated team to apprehend sinister killers. If you like the Wire in the Blood series, you'll love Robson Greene in this performance.

I'm not sure why another reviewer felt subtitles are necessary to watch this film. None are necessary unless English is not the viewer's first language. I do agree with other reviewers that it is a very odd decision to release the 3rd season before the first 2 seasons. Note to the manufacturers: Come on....make the first two seasons available in dvd format!

Brilliant Series, O.K. DVD.......2003-09-01

"Touching Evil" was a brilliant English TV series, starring Robson Greene (best known from "Soldier, Soldier") as Dave Creegan, a divorsed, depressed and slightly psychic detective. American viewers got to see this wonderful programme on PBS's Mystery! segment, with an introduction by Diana Rigg.

The DVD itself is a bit of a disappointment. The are 2 rather pathetic text documents on the history of weird fictional detectives and an autobiography of Diana Rigg. There are no subtitles, only closed captions which can only be accessed if your TV has that option. On the plus side, the Mystery! intros are included on the DVD, as is access to an online tour of the Mystery! set. There are also audio descriptions for the visually impaired.

The series itself is the reason you should get this DVD, not because of the extra features. Hopefully the first two series will also be released.

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