Harry Wild Series 2 – Review
Director: Robert Quinn
Writer: David Logan, Sonia Moyersoen, Jo Spain (Screenplay)
Cast
- Jane Seymour (Live and Let Die)
- Rohan Nedd (Whitstable Pearl)
- Kevin Ryan (Copper)
- Amy Huberman (Finding Joy)
- Paul Tylak (Mr Malcolm’s List)
- Rose O’Neill
Plot: A recently retired English professor discovers a real knack for investigation and cannot help but interfere with the cases assigned to her police detective son.
Runtime: 48 Minute Episodes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Harry Wild Series 2
Silence Dogood Did Bad (D. Robert Quinn)
Silence Dogood Did Bad starts when Harry’s (Seymour) ex is murdered. Elsewhere, Fergus (Nedd) struggles to reconnect with his mother who left him when he was young. The two look to investigate the murder and she ends up finding a more disturbing truth about who was behind the murder.
This is the return for the series as Harry finds the latest case hitting closer to home. Despite getting close to her son’s job she teams up with Fergus to get to the bottom of a cop’s death. It shows the dynamic continues to follow a trend, as the employed cops don’t like rookie detectives solving the crimes. The humor works and we are prepared for what the unlikely pair will get up to next. (3/5)
The Village Has Eyes (D. Robert Quinn)
The Village Has Eyes starts when a local woman goes missing. She has been writing about the devil and Harry and Fergus are called to investigate it. However, another dead body leads them down a dangerous path of devil worshippers.
This mystery takes the detective duo to a remote Irish village for their latest case. It has plenty of mystery about what is happening and plays into the concept of devil worshippers. This plays into the strengths of both of the detectives and proves their knowledge can solve the problems. It is a nicely put-together mystery and has plenty of twists. (3/5)
A Botox A Day Keeps the Mortician in Pay (D. Robert Quinn)
A Botox A Day Keeps the Mortician in Pay starts when a member of a hen party dies. Harry and Fergus are called in to investigate, which sees them getting to know other hens and the staff at the salon. However, Fergus must learn quickly how toxic a group of friends can prepare for a wedding.
This mystery deals with the drama of hen-does and the chaos surrounding them. It is filled with drama around the relationships. While also putting even more focus on Fergus reconnecting with his mother. It has less intense mystery, but the family rebuilding scenario takes over this episode for the better. (3/5)
Orla Wild’s Wicked Wicked Ways (D. Robert Quinn)
Orla Wild’s Wicked Wicked Ways starts when a former flame of Orla’s arrives in town. She reluctantly turns to her mother-in-law Harry to help him, as he has a hitman chasing him down. It takes things down a much deadlier path than any previous case.
This episode easily has the most intense crime to be solved. While part of the crime has happened, the threat is still around and could affect loved ones. We dive into more organised crime, which offers plenty of mystery and insight into people’s past. (4/5)
Professor Wild in the Library with the Revolver (D. Robert Quinn)
Professor Wild in the Library with the Revolver when Harry, Fergus and Lola attend a murder mystery weekend. However, they find themselves needing to solve a real murder when the chef is found dead. They must put their detective caps on to solve the case when it turns out nearly everyone has a reason to target the victim.
This episode lets everyone play with the murder mystery turned real concept. It is one of the most interesting concepts and gets to see how everyone there has the potential of different personalities. This is a fun mystery and welcomes the idea of almost anyone having a secret leading to twists unfolding. (4/5)
He Could’ve Been a Contender Until They Chopped His Arms Off (D. Robert Quinn)
He Could’ve Been a Contender Until They Chopped His Arms Off starts when Fergus’s boxing trainer is found dismembered around the countryside. The killer throws the body parts around the countryside and Fergus turns to Harry to investigate the crime. It follows them going undercover in the gym and learning more about the problems it was facing.
This episode brings things back closer to home for Fergus. It gets to have more of a laugh between the pair, while a more serious situation is unfolding. There is an idea of corruption going on within the gym that could give out more questions than answers. It is a nice conclusion and Fergus’s side of the story has an interesting situation to deal with. (3/5)
Overall
Harry Wild Series 2 brings the detective and her apprentice back together for a new series of crimes. The crimes have a nice mix of everything going on and Fergus has an interesting side story running throughout the series. His reconnection with his estranged mother has plenty of problems going on. However, we learn nothing about Harry, she comes to the crime scene and has nothing told about her personal life. It makes her feel empty when it comes to dealing with the situation. At least Fergus has plenty going on for a teenager in this business town.
Outside of this, we get a nice entertaining series of crimes to be solved. We have a mix of unusual characters without any of the crimes becoming as intense as they could. The series struggles to do enough to make the real detectives feel annoyed, like most of the others in the similar situation. For a relaxing series of crimes, it works well for a chilled evening of mystery-solving.
Where to Watch
Harry Wild Series 2 is available from 13th of May 2024
Final Thoughts – Harry Wild Series 2 is a relaxing series of mysteries.
