This is a novel approach to a Crime Drama, more theatre than TV and more concise than reality TV. There is just an interview room, a suspect and a team of people probing for answers. This was a tricky, risky bet for a series because it is so sparse of production elements. But is it really a gamble when you have but clever writing and incredible casting? I was WOWed by the skill of the guest performers as we watched them navigate the twists and turns of the storytelling. I’m totally sold on the potential for this new way of telling crime drama and will not only be watching subsequent seasons of the UK version but CRIMINAL GERMANY, CRIMINAL SPAIN and CRIMINAL FRANCE. I can only imagine how the culture, writing and star performers of each of those countries will flavour this unique storytelling. I give this series an 8 (talented inventiveness) out of 10. [Crime Drama]