What: Well, where else will you get a chance to see some of your favorite British television faces singing along to "Viva Las Vegas," "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," and "The Gambler," all during the investigation into a messy murder?
There's David Morrissey* as a megalomaniac arcade owner; Sarah Parish** as his long-suffering wife; and David Tennant*** as the conflicted investigating detective. Did I mention that they all sing?
It's dark and funny and a bit twisted, and I don't know why it works, but it does.
*(currently dictating all over The Walking Dead)
**(regular lead of British TV and reliable supporter in U.S. romantic comedies)
***(widely adored tenth Doctor of Doctor Who)
Opening lines: "The gaming industry creates gambling addicts, misery, and family breakup . . . That's what they say, eh? The do-gooders, the lentil-jockeys outside."
Representative quote:
"Well, I wouldn't know about that. I run a family entertainment center."
"And I'm a crime-citizen-interface consultant."
You might not like it if: It's a British mystery/crime/drama series set in Blackpool with intermittent singing. You probably know yourself well enough to decide whether this will be your thing or not.
How to get it: Rent it or buy it or watch it in pieces on YouTube. It might also be helpful to know that when it aired on BBCAmerica several years ago, they called it Viva Blackpool.
Connections to previous Wreckage: I mentioned Blackpool before in part 3 of my post "Some Dishy British Male Actors and Where to Find Them. Phwoar" (List #16). And you can also see David Morrissey in State of Play (Rec. #104).
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