Watch “State of Play” This Sunday, October 30th
I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted here and I appreciate those folks who’ve asked, “Dude, what the fuck?” I’ve been terribly busy the last three weeks and have had to basically step away from this, but I will get back to it.
For the few of you who happen to stop by between now and tomorrow, and for the even fewer in number that get BBC America, the channel is showing all six episodes of “State of Play” Sunday and I highly recommend you fire up your TiVo, DVD Recorder or VCR to catch the show. They begin airing at 11:00 AM EST/8:00 AM PST and will run back-to-back. The show is probably the finest example of television drama I’ve ever watched and certainly worth your time. While there is a Region 2 DVD available from the BBC, I don’t know that there are any plans to release a Region 1 DVD it in the States, which would be a shame.
If you like “The West Wing,” if you like “All The President’s Men,” if you like investigative journalism or if you just like high quality television, “State of Play” is seriously worth your time. It’s the story of a newspaper investigation into the deaths of two seemingly unrelated individuals that ends up being connected to a member of the British House of Commons. And for those worried that their political sensibilities might be insulted by this show, don’t worry. The show is about the investigation, not ideology. The acting and direction is just phenomenal, but it’s the story that sucks you in. If the opening five minutes of the show don’t grab you, I’d be really surprised. And if you don’t end up thinking Bill Nighy (no, not the fucking science guy. The guy who played the aging rock star in “Love Actually.”) isn’t one of the best actors living today, I’d be even more surprised.
I’ve turned two friends in the States onto this show and both were amazed by it. In fact, one of my friends watched four of the six episodes in one sitting. Yes, it really is that good.
Bloody hell!
