tooney1 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Like many, it does annoy me that a TV series that not only uses the island for its setting, but has also claimed its name for the title, is so unrepresentative of the place. It has always felt like we're being used for scenery. The fact there is a general intrigue around Shetland, also helps sell this well below par crime series. Although I've been able to watch this new series and it is an improvement, I still find a lot of it dull and drawn out. The last 5-10 minute cliff hangers save it. Edited January 27, 2016 by tooney1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Having now watched Episode 1, I'd say if we're to p*ss and whinge about accuracy, I'd be more interested to hear them substantiate the line about sniffer dogs driving people from cannabis to heroin. That seems rather more contentious than whether St Ninian's is a beach or sand or up or down. Seems there are plenty of people in Shetland who agree that the well intentioned "Dogs against Drugs" scheme has driven some users to try what might be classed as more dangerous drugs since cannabis is harder to obtain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjasga Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Having now watched Episode 1, I'd say if we're to p*ss and whinge about accuracy, I'd be more interested to hear them substantiate the line about sniffer dogs driving people from cannabis to heroin. That seems rather more contentious than whether St Ninian's is a beach or sand or up or down. Seems there are plenty of people in Shetland who agree that the well intentioned "Dogs against Drugs" scheme has driven some users to try what might be classed as more dangerous drugs since cannabis is harder to obtain. Sniffer dogs will detect heroin (and cocaine). Perhaps their value makes it more worth the risk than cannabis, but the latter appears to be readily available here whatever the case. I suppose if it's a belief actually held by people here putting a local drug user in saying it is fine whatever its truth, but the authority with which it was said (and accepted) seemed a little troubling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Having now watched Episode 1, I'd say if we're to p*ss and whinge about accuracy, I'd be more interested to hear them substantiate the line about sniffer dogs driving people from cannabis to heroin. That seems rather more contentious than whether St Ninian's is a beach or sand or up or down. Seems there are plenty of people in Shetland who agree that the well intentioned "Dogs against Drugs" scheme has driven some users to try what might be classed as more dangerous drugs since cannabis is harder to obtain. Aye, that'll be the users and dealers who'd like to see the back of the scheme to make their business easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seaflech Posted January 27, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I can't believe it, I really can't.I've just finished watching Superman - and it turns out it wasn't filmed on planet Krypton at all but right here on planet Earth! Did anybody else know this? My childhood is now destroyed. Sometimes I wonder why hardly anybody posts on Shetlink anymore, then I read topics like this and my memory is restored.... Scorrie, Ladylady, Frances144 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpubrunner Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) We all watch the series from a different perspective; many (most) on this forum are Shetland residents and perhaps are naturally inclined to look for inaccuracies. I'm not a resident of Shetland, but I love the place & the people; I'm just pleased that I'm able to see various parts of Shetland on TV - gives me something to look forward to, when I'm up there this Summer. I'm not bothered by inaccuracies, I'm just pleased to see any parts of Shetland - parts that perhaps the residents take for granted. Whilst I'm watching, I'm thinking 'I know where that is', 'I've been there' etc. There's not much coverage of anything relating to Shetland on TV or in the media . . . . . . . I'm just pleased to see something other than UHA. I did smile at a couple of things that I thought to be rather unlikely; when Inspector Perez (with regard to Silver rings) asks one of his underlings . . . "Can you see who could have made this" - as if there might be more than one manufacturer of silver jewellery in Shetland {A 'real' Shetland Police Inspector wouldn't have to ask such a question}. I hope that there'll be more Shetland Detective series on TV; whilst I live in lovely countryside near the Berwyn Mountains, I work in boring suburbia - chilling out at home, feet up - with a glass of something alcoholic & watching Shetland on TV, is a great antidote to the stresses of modern life. Edited January 28, 2016 by lastpubrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpubrunner Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 . . . . . . . shots were heard at the Gott junction and the man was shot and killed at Eshaness. he was a good runner. how many more like this. Yeah, I noticed that too - it's called 'artistic licence' Yes, he was a good runner, as was the guy who shot him - he clearly knew a few shortcuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjasga Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I did smile at a couple of things that I thought to be rather unlikely; when Inspector Perez (with regard to Silver rings) asks one of his underlings . . . "Can you see who could have made this" - as if there might be more than one manufacturer of silver jewellery in Shetland {A 'real' Shetland Police Inspector wouldn't have to ask such a question}. To be fair to him, there is. Smartipants and Girzie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The plot (and a lot of the acting) leaves me plenty time to people and place watch which is fine by me. That, and it's given us one or two memorable moments... http://i.imgur.com/MA8trgs.gif lastpubrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spinner72 Posted January 30, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Finally got around to watching the second episode last night and really enjoyed it. As I had hoped,as often happens with series like this, it has improved greatly now it is being written as a TV series and not based on the books. As a modern crime drama it is still at the low end of the scale, again mostly due to the characters from the books not being particularly good, but this should improve as they get a chance to develop. No question it is a great advert for Shetland, and of course us locals will notice logistical inaccuracies but a few thousand of us out of 6.12 million viewers (source : http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-30 ) really doesn't matter, and its more than made up for by the fun of location and people watching. So, not as good as it could be (Cracker, Bridge, Hinterland) but better than its been. Scorrie, brian.smith and Seaflech 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohanofNess Posted February 2, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I totally agree with the folk grumping, I mean that Outlander pish that is filmed in Fife. I've never, not once gone through a portal in time to the Jacobite revolution when in Fife, not bloody once. Now we're hip deep in yanks wanting us to take them back in time to get chatted up by some boy who still has all his teeth in a time when dental care was crap. God damn TV folk. Frances144, BGDDisco and Acid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 People in those days probably had pretty good teeth as sugar was only available to the upper classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Are you meeting my sarcasm with sarcasm or deadly seriousness, I'm unsure. If it's sarcasm you're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarsus Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 I hope that you all are ready for tonights episode with pen and pencil at the ready to take notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 ^ Can't, washing my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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