Waking the Dead (TV Series) Anger Management: Part 2 (2004) User Reviews

A very dramatic conclusion.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 9/10 · 8 April 2021]

Boyd and the team are convinced that the probation officer's death was murder, not suicide. An orchid loving seasoned criminal may hold the key.

Excellent, a thoroughly enjoyable season finale. Boyd's anger management seemed to be going well, until he catches up with a suspect.

The dynamic between Boyd and Spencer was really interesting here, almost like a power grab. A terrific Frankie story.

The shots of the past are really effective, and look totally authentic. I thought the music used was absolutely terrific.

I thought Nigel Terry was terrific once again, what a complex character he was, even during the interview Boyd is baffled and perplexed by him, as opposed to ranting and raving, he's listening.

T. P. McKenna was such a good actor, and this character is as creepy as anything.

Excellent, 9/10.

Nearly 20 years old, but even more relevant - today

[banbroview · 9/10 · 27 June 2022]

Terrific acting from all, but it's the 'criminals' that make this.

Andrew Tiernan is superb as a nervy, naive, easily manipulated reforming killer - who as Boyd and the team realise is just someone who reacted to bad situation and made it worse. He's no assassin.

What's good about this, is that Boyd has no interest in putting him back in prison, for breaking his parole, knowing that the jails are already too full.

T. P. McKenna is fascinating as the charming, but creepy, cold and sadistic underworld boss.

But it's Nigel Terry, who gives one of the best 'guest' performances of the series that steals the show (he was also great in an episode of 'Spooks').

A man who simply wants to return to normal having made a horrific wrong term as a youngster - but isn't allowed to by McKenna's vindictive boss.

When I watched it the couple of times previously, the ending seemed overtly dramatic. But now, after the pandemic and given just how mentally vulnerable we are, it seems strikingly relevant in today's world.

A very poignant tale, showing you don't have to be a bad person to do very bad things. Once again repeated viewing of old favourites, always give us a fresh insight!!

This Particular Episode 4/8

[2Pass_Time · 10/10 · 8 May 2024]

I am not even near done. Yet, this episode has me undone. No, not the writing but, well yes the writing? Who knows.

It's the music. We lived in Franco's Spain. Dad is a natural guitarist's. Can play anything...annoying to his musical daughter (moi) who needs music.

He studied Flamenco in Spain. On his guitar. His fingers bled sometimes as he worked to develop the calluses he needed. Oh God, he was so good. I would sit outside the closed pocket doors and just listen. I am musical and suffer from perfect pitch. Yet my talents don't come close to Dad's. So watching this episode, was tough. Very. It distracted me so now I need to rewind and try again. The guitar music envelopes me. I cannot resist. It's a Latin thing? (Trying to use humor to get distance).

Just tough. My Dad has LBD dementia and is no more.