Weighed down by grief and guilt, DCI Tom Mathias (Richard Harrington, Poldark, Bleak House) comes to coastal Aberystwyth after a decade on the London police force. Escaping recent hurts and long-simmering trauma, he’s on a journey of recovery, healing himself by bringing justice to others. But the beautiful seaside vistas and close-knit mountain villages hide a multitude of sins. Partnered with hardworking local DI Mared Rhys (Mali Harries, The Indian Doctor), Mathias confronts mystifying murders that push him to the edge in a place with secrets as dark and destructive as his own. Premiered on Acorn TV (DVD, 7-Disc, $79.99). (Limited DVDs Available)
My Thoughts
Hinterland is a detective series set in Wales. The seaside town makes a fitting backdrop for the dark storyline. The show follows DCI Tom Mathias who is a great cop but something of a loner. After working in London for ten years, it's quite an adjustment for him to get used to the small towners in the village towns. This DVD set includes thirteen episodes:
Devil's Bridge - This is Mathias' first day at the new job. A older woman is murdered, but the body is missing. The case leads to an old orphanage and the local legend of the Devil's Bridge seems tied to the disappearance. This may be a case of revenge.
Night Music - Another older member of the community is killed, this time beaten and left for dead at a remote farm. Though she was thought a recluse, she was somehow wrapped up in land deals and missing German soldiers.
Penwyllt - An unidentified body is found in a lake, almost naked. The people in the town have no intention of talking, so Mathias is on his own. Was this a suicide or a murder?
The Girl In the Water - A body is found dressed in scarlet. The murder reminds Mathias of the past that caused him to leave London.
In the Dead of the Night - A case of arson leaves a mother and child dead.
Ceredigion - Mathias is under investigation and a bus driver is shot.
The tale of Nant Gwrtheyrn - The death of a local barista reveals many town secrets.
Dark River - A body is a lake, a missing school teacher, and a suspicious father leads Mathias of a trail of deception.
The Sound of Souls - A local man is killed and Mathias searches for his missing daughter.
Aftermath - A murdered minister leads Mathias to the mountains.
A Poacher's Discovery - A curator is found is a shallow grave and Mathias becomes a suspect in the death of Iwan Thomas.
Both Barrels - A local man is a suspect is a shooting at a gas station.
Return to Pontarfynach - A convicted killer is murdered and rehashes a lot of old memory for Mathias.
I loved this series. It's filled with action, unique story lines, and surprising conclusions. The backdrop is beautiful and all the actors give stellar performances. If you'd like to grab a copy of this fantastic series for yourself, you can order a copy on the Acorn Media website or on Amazon.
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