Case Histories
Case Histories Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | |
| S2 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.4 |
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About
"Grief-soaked detective drama dressed as a mystery show"
Jackson Brodie is a private investigator in Edinburgh, still haunted by his own family tragedy, who takes on cold cases and messy personal dramas that often intertwine in unexpected ways. Adapted from Kate Atkinson's novels, the show favors mood and melancholy over twisty plotting, letting old grief and quiet Scottish atmosphere seep into every case. It's slow-burning and literary rather than thrilling, carried largely by a soulful lead performance and a strong sense of place. Expect sadness and empathy more than adrenaline.
a quietly magnetic lead performance anchoring interwoven, melancholy cases rooted in real loss.
you want fast-paced twists rather than slow, character-driven emotional unraveling.
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