When the police force can't be trusted... CIB: the police for the police. Loathed by fellow officers and treated with suspicion by the public their's is a grey world of corruption and one that leaves rising star Superintendent Tony Clark cold. Reluctantly involved in the beginning he finds that now there is no going back. As the taste of his promotion turns sour he finds himself well and truly caught between the lines...
First shown on BBC Television in the early 90s, this is a superb series focusing on police corruption and the CIB team that try to combat it.
The series features some individually excellent episodes written by the likes of (series creator) JC Wilsher and an over-arching storyline that leads up to a gripping climax as the team focus on corruption all too close to home.
The mood is gritty and jaundiced throughout, the ensemble acting by main characters and guest cast alike impeccable. The guest cast features many familiar and dependable faces (Pete Postlethwaite, Jack Shephard, Ray Winstone etc.) and there's a lot of fun to be had in spotting future stars in cameo roles.
This is no plain old cops and robbers show. It's a complex piece with strong characters, intelligent plotting and moral conundrums thoughout.
Some commentaries would have been nice, but at these prices, the 13x50 minute episodes it contains are value enough.
Highly recommended.
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