WhoPotterVianEpisode Three: So far, I have been really enjoying Channel 5's Cooper and Fry series. This one is no exception. The third episode involves Diane and Ben investigating the murder of Neil Goodwin (Aidan Moriarty), and as with the previous two episodes, incorporates #CooperAndFry
have been responsible for her disappearance. Of course, this turns out to be a red herring as Emma later turns up, but any good murder mystery crime drama should keep its audience guessing, and Cooper And Fry does this in spades. #CooperAndFry
effective foreboding tone over proceedings, and the imagery is suitably unsettling.
The case also ties into a missing persons report, concerning a young woman named Emma (Isabelle Harriet). A good way to build up the mystery as the victim, Neil, was rumoured to #CooperAndFry
some intriguing folklore into the central murder mystery.
This time, it's a supernatural cult known as the border rats, described as 'Satan's morris dancers', who represent miners who died many years ago in a fatal accident. The border rats create a deeply #CooperAndFry
and it's a good way to communicate to us as the audience how close he was to his late Dad. #CooperAndFry
a ton of twists and turns which keep you guessing.
There's some solid character work here, too. Ben, particularly, shines as he continues to grapple with the loss of his father. His grief towards his Dad sees him make reckless decisions which nearly have him killed #CooperAndFry
Episode Two: Another engrossing instalment. The second episode sees Ben and Diane investigate a teenage girl, Laura, who goes missing and eventually turns up dead. The story cleverly connects to the myth of the black dog, thought to be a sign of death, and has #CooperAndFry
Diane is much more skeptical. The conflict which arises here from their differing views makes them extremely engaging to watch, just as it did with Mulder and Scully, in a way where you can tell that despite their differences, they still have each others' backs. #CooperAndFry
Files, this show really captured my interest with its opener.
One of the highlights is the dynamic between Diane (Mandip Gill) and Ben (Robert James-Collier). They are a Mulder and Scully double act. Ben has a deep interest in folklore and superstitions, whereas #CooperAndFry
narrative. On the face of it, it seems like your typical crime/police procedural, with bodies found at a farm. However, Cooper And Fry's USP is the way it incorporates various folklore, such as screaming skulls and hands of glory. As someone who really likes The X #CooperAndFry