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Feb 17, 2024maya02 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Excellent story of the initial use of dna for crime-solving. Solid performances and a good pace make this a very educational and interesting production. No drawn-out scenes or sensationalizing anything here. A very important show as well,…
Mar 19, 2023LoriJ_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an awesome account of the first use of DNA in a criminal case. It was also great to see the behind-the-scenes interview with the actual scientist and detective who collaborated to solve the crimes.
Dec 31, 2022Lauramoe3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Well paced dramatization of actual events: the parallel stories of solving two crimes and the discovery of DNA in solving those crimes.
Oct 07, 2022petervondutch rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A brilliant part of criminological history well presented. The editing is much better than those cutting to a different scene every 5 minutes.
Sep 05, 2022GR8SK8 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very good series telling the story of the evolvement of DNA in criminal investigation.
Jul 23, 2022dsw3914 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had this on my "for later" list several months and finally watched it. Wish I had watched it earlier. It was very good, very interesting. The scientist character got a little frantic at times, especially early but other than that, the…
Feb 25, 2022Caro12 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Well worth watching. Not overly dramatic.
Feb 24, 2020ohooge rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We just finished watching “Code of a Killer” (from the library). We both thought it very well done. Another reason for my interest in genetics in library books like: (1) “The Gene” by Siddhartha Mukherjee (2)” She has her…
Sep 26, 2019akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Originally produced as a TV program in 2015, this 3-part British police drama depicts Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its introductory use by Detective David Baker in catching the double murderer. This docudrama manages…
Aug 03, 2019
A good movie, well done. I referenced it during one of my presentations to a group of local writers.
Mar 26, 2019callig rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
For americans and canadians, conditioned to movies with explosions, violence, dramatic larger-than-life characters and confrontations this british 3 part series/movie will probably be hopelessly dull. For everybody else, bloody well done.
Sep 04, 2018westcoast11 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Check it out. Based on a true story. Informative and entertaining, without gruesome or violent scenes.
Jun 30, 2018Mysterylover6078 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this 3 part series. It depicts the first use of DNA to solve crime. Based on a true story.
Jun 28, 2018Nooksack20 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fine dramatization of an historical event that changed the way law enforcement investigates ongoing and cold cases. Highly recommended.
May 24, 2018Shellie1_us rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I remember the first time DNA was used in case in the small city I lived in back in the late eighties. The man had kidnapped, raped and killed a girl he had been stalking. The DNA sealed his fate on death row. Really enjoyed this police…
Feb 25, 2018
one of the best movies in every way possible. I loved every single minute of this series.
Jan 24, 2018writermab rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
excellent recounting of discovering the DNA process now used for so many things.....
Jan 11, 2018CaptainHecto rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The opening ten minutes are as strong as any police procedural I've seen, and the script, which is drawn from true events, develops well from there, as parallel stories are gradually brought together. Excellent acting by John Simm, David…
Jan 06, 2018taviwan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A well-done three-series movie about DNA fingerprinting for first time crime investigation.
Jan 05, 2018BritCrimeDramaFan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well-done show about the first use of DNA in criminal investigation by the police to convict a serial killer. There is some suspense, but understated acting by John Simm as Alec Jeffrey (later to be knighted, Sir Alec Jeffrey) and David…
Dec 21, 2017PippaS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Exceptionally good.
Dec 17, 2017Vivica rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It was a very interesting series...goes to show you, you can make a good and an interesting show with out over the top gore and overt violence. A well written series that covers a piece of recent history seldom talked about. It takes…
Dec 12, 2017vi2856 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this movie. Did not realize how long ago DNA was discovered. Would recommend this movie, a piece of history.
Dec 01, 2017firefly5 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Extremely interesting true story about the discovery of DNA. DNA was first used to prove paternity and later used in murder investigation. How far we have come since 1984. The scientist and the police officer involved in this story are…
Nov 24, 2017ilovewhippets rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting movie that is based on the true story and real people! It is good, but can be even better! Very interesting how the DNA sequencing was discovered and applied to the criminal and paternity cases, etc! Revolutionary!