Case Histories Set 2

I didn't like this one quite as much as the first series, mostly because it had more of a 'downer' feel to it. What can I say? If I can't have a happy ending, I at least like a hopeful one, and the second series was all 'Eh...not so much.' I still enjoyed it, though--most of the things I loved about the first series were still there. The mysteries were still enthralling, and I still cared about the characters. I particularly enjoyed the Jackson & Marlee storyline, as it was simultaneously realistic, funny, and painful, which I probably shouldn't have enjoyed the 'painful' part, but it was part of the whole package, so I don't feel so bad about it.Recommend for fans of the first series, as it doesn't really stand on its own, since there are certain characters who have past history you won't get as much if you try to watch this series first. Plus, it kind of makes more sense to watch the first one first and the second one second, you know?

Jason Isaacs is obviously a huge draw to anything but what I truly like about this series is that it is wonderfully quiet storytelling. There is enough in the story and characters that it has no need for a lot of car chases and explosions and gunfights and all of that nonsense. Not that there is not a place for that and I am even a huge fan of many movies and films of that ilk but it is so nice to be able to enjoy a piece of modern fiction that harkens back to the golden years of film when they didn't feel the need to distract the audience constantly. If you like this series you will also enjoy the Jesse Stone films with Tom Selleck and probably the Flashpoint series with Enrico Colantoni which has a little more action but is focused more on story and saving people rather than gunning them down.

Enjoyed this series immensely; a tough former-cop private eye with a soft heart for the innocent and weak both man and beast. But the bad guys don't want to tick him off. Hope to see Jason Isaacs in many many more series and movies. An excellent actor and easy on the eyes ladies. I looked up Isaacs and finding him in other series and movies and happily there are several. Going to watch him tonight in the movie After the Fall also on Amazon Prime.

I loved the character Jackson Brody who was of course wounded, flawed and incapable of letting his guard down long enough to allow anyone of emotional significance into his life. However, the last episode of this 2nd series left me disappointed as it strove too bluntly to re-establish that aspect of his character. Jason Isaacs is a terrific actor, portraying the wounded ex-police officer turned private detective as masterfully as he slithers every so condescendingly before Professor Dumbledore or Harry Potter in the role of Lucius Malfoy. The city of Edinburgh also co-stars beautifully as his home base.

I liked the whole series. As usual, if I like something it gets discontinued. I just discovered the series and it's from 2014 so I guess that doesn't count here. Jason Issacs character is definitely broken, but at least he's not evil or crazy like most of his other characters. If you like JI it's worth the time, just be prepared to be left hanging when the series ends abruptly.

I think the first series was better. That being said, series 2 is interesting and entertaining enough. According to the bonus feature, they ran out of the stories written by author Kate Atkinson, so this series had material written by others. Edinburgh has a sort of drab beauty which provides a moody background to these stories. If you like British drama and crime mysteries , I think you'll like these located in Scotland.

I love Jason Isaacs. I adore Kate Atkinson's books. These two artists have certainly brought Jackson Brodie, plus all of the characters in the books, to life for me. The stories touch my heart and Jason Isaacs makes me believe he's feeling what Brodie is feeling as he delivers a great performance. I just wish there were a long line of Jackson Brodie stories written by Atkinson and acted and delivered by Isaacs so that I could spend more time in this delightful world they occupy. One more thing about Isaacs--he is a beautiful man and sensitive actor. Age might have added a few lines in his face, but he is still perfection.

Fell in love with the character and the writing in series one, had to have series two. Love the daughter in one, she becomes less lovable, more realistic in 2 ( just like real kids!) Secretary is awesome, cases are interesting and getting to see Jason Isaacs as a "good guy" is both enjoyable and refreshing. After seeing Harry Potter and the Patriot I thought I couldnt like him in a film, but he plays the main character; a screwed up single dad with no idea how to be in a relationship or how to run a business beautifully and I felt sympathy I didnt think I could muster. Well done.

I'm an immense fan of this series. Why, though, advertise 'Series 3' when, to the best of my knowledge, only 1 & 2 have been filmed/broadcast? Please can the people responsible for this excellent series produce a third. Jackson Brodie, like like 'Jack Taylor' in that series are two brilliant creations. Both characters are superbly and convincingly acted. More of Case Histories please. Jack Taylor has just had a third series. Let's even up the score by giving Case Histories an extra one. If no one else wants to produce one, what about you, Amazon, taking over the reins as you did brilliantly with 'Ripper Street'!PS The interplay between Jackson and his secretary is, again, really well acted and so funny. You really have to feel sorry for her. Jackson, from her point of view is very, very frustrating as is the relationship with his female police contact! Well done all. More please!

Saw this on TV. I think I have fallen in love with Jason Isaac's Jackson Brodie! Such a versatile and excellent actor who has really brought the character to life and now that the series is over from the TV, I missed it more than I expected!I originally thought this was the first series, which I missed when it was on TV and had to get on DVD.My only complaints would be the endless clips of Jackson jogging with his childhood traumatic memory flashbacks interlaced with present day, which becomes rather laboured and tedious. Also the fact that he does get beaten up rather a lot!I have read a couple of the Kate Atkinson novels which portray this character and also enjoyed other of her novels.This drama series is a wonderful change from our beloved Morse and Lewis.More please.

I loved Series 1 (would give it five stars) and liked all the characters from Jackson Brodie to his daughter. In series 2 the acting remained realistic, the characters true to modern life and the story lines often quirky. Some of the editing made the story lines a little hard to follow. However, I hope there is a series 3 but I wonder if Jackson Brodie will be killed off with emphysema.

Fabulous series. Shame there wasn't more.Jason Isaacs was wonderful in this capturing the essence of Kate Atkinson's character Jackson Brodie. (The books are worth a read too).Other actors in the series were excellent - Natasha Little especally.

Jason Isaacs was an unknown to me when I bought the set, mea culpa. He credibly portrays another marginalixed detective, no longer on the police force, termined a wanker by his former colleagues, and working as a PI with a plucky receptionist/researcher, barely making a living.Fun to watch in small doses, despite the hackneyed formiula.