"Dalgliesh" seems to be imitating a detective series from the nineteen seventies. Although it includes all the expected elements of a show from that era—the clothing styles and even collar sizes large enough to use as plates—the viewpoints expressed are very modern, reflecting current progressive values in the United Kingdom. This creates a series that isn’t bad, but doesn't quite ring true. The issue stems fr…

I often find myself checking out British mystery shows simply because there are so many good ones. That’s why I decided to watch Dalgliesh. It's a decent program. The main character is reserved and seems distant, stemming from a loss he experienced the previous year. I didn’t connect with him right away like I have with other detectives such as Vera or even DCI Banks; at times, he appeared hesitant or lacking in init…