While I am completely happy with the 3-part episodic structure, the acting, production, and even the lack of judgement for the lead's actions (this is a story about how people act, not a morality play) I find the outcome of the first episode unbelievable.
How could a wet-behind-the-ears WPC, not even a detective, be held responsible for the decision to charge and try the suspect? The decision to present a case to the Crown Prosecution Service would be approved at least at the level of the DI, and the CPS would make the decision to prosecute. And then she ends up essentially being on trial personally for this case 12 years later, and having to accept or reject a deal? Surely the world isn't this bonkers?
Other than that, I enjoyed seeing a flawed female character, and if she gets away with it (being right doesn't make what she did right) then that's how the world works. In fact, how it very often works.
How could a wet-behind-the-ears WPC, not even a detective, be held responsible for the decision to charge and try the suspect? The decision to present a case to the Crown Prosecution Service would be approved at least at the level of the DI, and the CPS would make the decision to prosecute. And then she ends up essentially being on trial personally for this case 12 years later, and having to accept or reject a deal? Surely the world isn't this bonkers?
Other than that, I enjoyed seeing a flawed female character, and if she gets away with it (being right doesn't make what she did right) then that's how the world works. In fact, how it very often works.