Straight Forward: Series 1

Acorn TV features the DVD debut of the thrilling new crime drama and Acorn TV Original Series STRAIGHT FORWARD on August 27, 2019. With stunning scenery and high-stakes action, this gritty eight-part international thriller offers an adrenaline-filled ride across the globe and a tale of revenge, danger and redemption. Straight Forward is the first Danish/New Zealand co-production and makes the most of the contrasts and opportunities that are offered by both locations – Queenstown; New Zealand’s stunning ‘adventure’ capital and Copenhagen; Denmark’s Nordic cosmopolitan pulse. The series is bilingual in English and Danish. The DVD 2-Disc Set features 8 episodes ($49.99, Amazon.com). Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service focused on British and international television.

When her father is murdered in cold blood, Danish con-woman Sylvia Petersen (Cecilie Stenspil, The Protectors) has her life turned upside down. Reeling from his death, she plots revenge on crime kingpin Ravn (Mark Mitchinson, Dear Murderer, Rake). But when the job goes haywire, Sylvia is forced to flee, leaving her mother and daughter behind. A master of disguise and deception, Sylvia holes up in picturesque New Zealand, where she befriends a local café owner and his handsome son (Matthew Walker, Filthy Rich). But with Ravn and his henchmen targeting her loved ones back in Copenhagen, Sylvia’s hideout is as much a prison as a refuge. Can she save her family from the other side of the world?

Street Date: August 27, 2019                                           SRP: $49.99

DVD 2-Disc Set: 8 episodes – Approx. 367 min. – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961275090

Contains strong language, violence, sexual situations, and brief nudity

My Thoughts

Straight Forward is a new crime drama from Acorn Media set in both New Zealand and Denmark. It revolves around a Danish con-woman named Sylvia. After her father is murdered, she sets out to avenge his death. This season includes eight thrilling episodes.

Revenge - Sylvia helps her father in his business of transporting stolen goods. When her father is murdered she believes a kingpin named Ravn is responsible.

Not Far Enough - Sylvia settles into an apartment in New Zealand, but sends her mother and daughter to a safe house. A detective also sets out to solve the murder.

Kidnapped - Ravn kidnaps Sylvia's daughter. She intends to trade incriminating evidence for her daughter's life.

Fly in the Ointment - Ida tries to contact her father, but he may be in Ravn's pocket. Sylvia is catching feelings for Adam.

Charity Begin at Home - Ravn gives the detective info on Sylvia and she helps Adam with a fundraiser.

Closing In - Sylvia comes close to being captured by Ravn's people and he wounded.

The Last Con - Sylvia makes a real with the detective to catch Ravn.   

This was a great series with an exciting plot. I enjoyed the concept of going back and forth between the two countries and I especially loved all the stunning scenery, but I didn't enjoy the subtitles. This is primarily because I usually "watch" television while I'm working on my free lance writing projects, and if there are subtitles, I can't really look away without losing track of the plot. I also don't have the best vision, so I have to get close to the television to be able to read the subtitles. Aside from that, I really enjoyed it. If you'd like to purchase a copy of this DVD, look for it on Acorn Media or Amazon.