Dalziel & Pascoe: Season 11

Great series.

In reading the customer reviews of "Dalziel and Pascoe" Season 11, I couldn't help but get the impression that the end of the series somehow betrayed the characters and its fans. So it was with some trepidation that I bought and watched it, only to be pleasantly surprised that the shows contained therein were of the same high quality as their predecessors. Over the passage of time, we were able to see past the gruff exterior of Warren Clarke's Andy Dalziel. His reaction to Peter Pascoe's near death was superbly played, but the fact that Dalziel reverted to his sometimes unpleasant demeanor should have come as no surprise. Colin Buchanan's Pascoe, with all of his challenges, was always the series' moral center. And the duo is a believable and all-too-human team right up to the last, nail-biter of a conclusion. As with most of the entries in the series, it is far from a comfortable conclusion, but "Dalziel and Pascoe" always emphasized how messy and heartbreaking life can be, especially for its all-too-human protagonists.

The books were great and most of the DVD series were great. This series (which is the last by the way) is a mixed bag. The one story that dealt with witchcraft was a bit far out. The other four stories were mainly up to par with previous D&P series but I must say that the very early series were definitely the best since they were based on books written by Reginald Hill. Many of the later series were based on "characters created by Reginald Hill". Big difference. Overall the 11 series are worth owning if you are a fan of D&P and like the original books. Superintendent Andy Dalziel and Inspector Pascoe were a well matched pair of characters and they played well off each other. Sadly Reginald Hill died quite a few years ago and Warren Clarke (who plays Dalziel) died just last year (2014). They both will be missed as will the movies and the books.

Was a bit rough compared to what the other seasons were like ---- did not like the 2nd show --- am not into that cult stuff ---- and there was some terrible language as well ---- almost a waste of money for me but decided to keep it to watch the 1st and 3rd shows ---- Ann

We have seen all the previous seasons of Dalziel and Pascoe. This series is an anomaly. The writers have made Dalziel very unsympathetic and unlikeable. I was frankly rooting for him to be killed or to emigrate. They have also been corrupted by US CSI-type graphics and overbearing ominous music. This is not the Dalziel and Pascoe of the first 10 seasons nor the type of Brit Detective show we love. Highly NOT recommended if you liked the first 10 seasons. Keep your memories clean.Don't spend the money to get this turkey (I'm sorry, that's not fair to turkeys) of a season. AVOID at all costs. Good riddance to this Dalziel. (I know Warren Clarke passed away in 2014, but this isn't his fault - I blame the writers.) The final episode was so disgusting that I could not even watch it. If this were the first series, there is no way I would ever have purchased any more. Nuf said.

I think the newer ones are better than the first ones. Have not watched them all but I thinkI will enjoy them.

So sad to see this series come to an end. Unfortunately, the actor playing Dalziel died after filming ended so there will never be any more. Dalziel & Pascoe: Season 11

I have watched every episode of Daziel & Pascoe and have enjoyed them all. Season 11 continues in the tradition of first rate entertainment and the characters continue to perform with distinction ! I hope that there will be many more seasons !

The actors are ever superb at their craft, but the stories are the grittiest of the series. I am sorry, though, that this the last Season. It was overall an excellent series to see.

Series was entertaining and realistic

A very good series... Story line are a lot more complicated and complex than the beginning of the first or second season .

The best on TV!

Love the show. Hope there's a Season 12!!