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Michael Kitchen stars as Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle in this acclaimed, long-running series. Originally airing on ITV between 2002 and 2015, Foyle's War follows the dramatic world of this hardworking detective during the Second World War in Hastings, Sussex; with the final two series taking Foyle into the murky world of MI5 in London and the perils of the Cold War. War can take away the finest men, and what it leaves behind can make a wealth of trouble for a detective short on everything but crime. Foyle struggles against a dark world of murder, robbery, sedition, corruption, sabotage and conspiracy that must be fought at every turn. His job is never easy, but it makes for a timeless, compelling and exciting series. (Acorn Media Australia)
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In terms of content and execution, this television series is nothing exceptional. However, the combination of a classic detective story with a wartime atmosphere works well, resulting in a solid retro feel supported by reliable performances from the cast. Among them, besides Michael Kitchen in the lead role, the young and talented Honeysuckle Weeks stands out as his driver and assistant. Given the small number of episodes, both series maintain a consistently high level of quality, meaning the writer didn't have to squeeze out ideas at all costs. Overall impression: 60% for a standard British show. The entire series exudes the typical old-world atmosphere of the British monarchy and the life of the middle class of its era.
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