I cannot understand the negative reviews about this film, it was excellent, the only actor l had heard of was Toby Jones who played Capt. Mainwaring in the remake of Dad's Army, and l think that's what made it so much better then a film with big start names it felt more authentic, it was sad, dramatic, drama, but bedside anything else it was excellent l give it 9/10

This is a totally enthralling production. It is very contemporary in its topic dealing with suicide bombers. Considering when the story was originally written, it has a very modern appeal. The story has twists and turns. Jones's character works for both Britain and Russia in his role as The Secret Agent. He involves the innocent in his attempt to follow orders. The ending is very intriguing. Was the Frenchman in on the plot from the beginning? I have to read the book now to find out if the original story follows this script. The acting is excellent. Toby Jones and all the cast give marvelous performances. I would highly recommend this.

The first episode does start out rather slow and it has a lighthearted feel to it. Seeing Toby Jones in this type of role for the first time takes a bit of time to get use to ,but He does come through and gives a great performance. A real stand out performance from Vicky McClure and the rest of the cast give a good performance too. By episode 2 it starts to get dark and much more enjoyable to watch.Episode 3 is really good ,it takes some really dark twists and holds your interest .The music really adds to the feel of it all, as does the great location scenes. I thought it well acted and produced, it leaves you wanting more.

This has only the vaguest connection to the book. The names are the same, just about everything else has been modified out of all recognition. Coincidentally I read the book a few weeks ago. It's a subtle & quite unnerving book, a black comedy really, with no heroes, just people enmeshed in a fallen world of deceit & corruption.There's very little dialogue, until near the end, when it all bursts like a suppurating boil. This obviously makes it difficult to adapt, but is no excuse for wholesale butchery; frankly if that's the best the adaptor can do he'd best just leave it. The acting was OK, but there was some poor casting. Overall a waste of everyone's time.