Reviews for New Tricks - Series 1
"New Tricks makes a refreshing change. Its appeal lies in the quality of the acting and the credible storylines". Weekend Mail
"Simon Block's police drama sparkles with a vitamin enhanced lightness of touch, leaping its target demographic with a sly wit and a surprisingly sharp script". Sunday Times
"Warm, funny and, above all, plausible, this new detective series might pack more paunch than punch, but it's a very comfortable ride indeed". The Sunday Telegraph.
"The programme's IQ is a good hundred points above any snazzy modern shocker". The Times
"With a cast like this, full of lovable actors from loved shows of the past - James Bolam, Dennis Waterman, Alun Armstrong, plus the capable Amanda Redman - this series can't fail". The Daily Telegraph.
"New Tricks has got more and more watchable as it's gone on - I'm sure the lads have earned themselves a second series". Radio Times.
"The enthusiasm these excellent actors bring to the formula is infectious". The Guardian.
"One of the most enjoyable things currently on TV". Daily Mail.
"New Tricks is one of those time-defying triangles. It has three great leading actors. This is staggering largesse". The Guardian.
"New Tricks is that rarity, a genuinely funny crime series, generously stuffed with throwaway jokes, pauses so perfectly timed they make your toes plait and sudden seriousness". The Guardian.
