They start off the first season by introducing an unorthodox story line featuring Toby, the paramedic who can read minds. They could have easily gone with Toby the police officer, which would have been the logical choice, but they didn't. This added a different dimension to the show that made it refreshing in my opinion. They also introduced a "shrouded" past including a man whom came after his mother trying to abduct him and succeeding in taking his infant brother. This gave the show the needed mystery to get viewers hooked. At this point I would have given this show 9/10. However as soon as the second season started they abandoned the winning formula and turned Toby essentially into a police officer and ignoring all the plot development with his past that they had previously set up. This turn makes this show a disappointment but a worthwhile watch if you are interested in police dramas.
Review of The Listener
