New British Series 'Trigger Point' Features Corrupt Detective

A new British television series, "Trigger Point," centers on a corrupt detective who is also part of a gang of robbers. The series, which premiered on the yes platform, follows British detectives pursuing robbers, only to discover that one of the criminals is their own colleague. The plot unfolds quickly, with the audience learning in the first episode that the detective is involved in the robberies alongside other corrupt police officers. While the detective's motive for stealing the money is to fund his disabled brother's treatment, the series emphasizes that theft is theft, regardless of the intention. The situation escalates when it's revealed the stolen money, amounting to 10 million pounds, belongs to a dangerous French criminal who travels to London to retrieve it and punish those responsible. Simultaneously, the female detective on the case develops romantic feelings for her colleague and begins to uncover the truth about his double life. The series is noted for its fast-paced narrative and frequent, sometimes forced, witty dialogue, drawing comparisons to a slower Dutch series. The reviewer expresses concern that this reliance on forced humor might signal an unwelcome American influence on British television, contrasting it with the more organic humor typically found in British productions.