I was suprised how it jumped a few years ahead and all the characters were at different places in their lives. The first couple episodes seemed to drag a bit for me but then the series picked up speed and off we go again. The characters are emerging into individuals dealing with their own baggage. Each of the actors brings a supurb performance which makes the series so engaging and really with the excellent settings and clothes and bringing modern social issues into the Victorian slum settings is a tremendous task but the BBC brought it home. This is a must see series. Nothing like it on US television.
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I love the Ripper Street Characters and the story line. This is exactly how London looked when the Ripper murders were happening. Life was going on and this is the story. The main characters are a little rough around the edges just as you would expect them to look during the time period. They are imperfect, rowdy and yet loveable. The bad guys look and act mean...and just when you think they are gone for good ...they come back. The setting and costumes are detailed which makes the story really come alive.
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Loved this series. I wish it would have run for many more seasons. Fine acting and great special effects.
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To see a show take you to the past and back with twists that will satisfied an end.
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This is a gift. I don't know anything about the series.
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A great BBC series with all the excitement and interest of Victorian London. I love the show. Characters are great! Costumes are perfect for the time period. Subject matter is varied and never boring!!
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