Detectorists

Thank you for this

I LOVE this show. This is the sort of show that I can watch over and over and never become bored with it. Love love love it!

I really love this show and am happy to have it but it's missing a part that always thrilled me and completely is part of every episode and the climax. I'm speaking of the preamble with the song words " I'm waiting for you" and you see beauty waiting. This is sad and it makes me as a owner feel slighted.

I’ve seen way too many shows over the past few years that portray this hobby as a bunch of gold hungry pillagers or the occasional comedy skit showing the stereotypical old man detecting for lost jewelry on a crowded beach. Detectorists is not like that at all. It is a true to life depiction of some normal, if not quirky, individuals that enjoy a common hobby. The metal detecting is just the medium that brings them together and allows the relationships to play out. The series really hit home for me because I am into the hobby and the show is so true to life that I can’t help but believe the creator, Mackenzie Crook, is a detectors himself. But you don’t need to understand anything about metal detecting to enjoy the show. My wife likes it and, like Andy’s girlfriend on the show, could care less about the actual hobby. As others have stated, the show is really well written. There is a dialog between Lance and Sophie in episode 5 where Lance opens up to Sophie about his relationship with Andy. I found it very moving and eerily similar to how I feel towards some of my detecting buddies but never stated so eloquently. Surprising yet refreshing to find something so deep on a show that bills itself as a comedy. There is a second season of this show. It doesn’t appear to be on iTunes yet but you can download the Acorn TV app (subscription required) from the App Store where you will find it available. I understand a third season may be produced later this year.

It’s not just with the pleasure of a pun that I write this TV show is a true treasure; it really is a gem. Happened across the first 2 episodes of season 2 on a British Airways flight home from London, and immediately went in search of it when I arrived home. In the U.S., thus far, I’ve found only season 1 available via my usual viewing options, and having drunk up season 1 fairly quickly, I’m anticipating season 2’s availability over here in the U.S., hoping we don’t have to wait too long. Detectorists is an understated comedy, with very human threads running throughout, and a storyline that’s completely different than anything we get here in the U.S. It’s filled with quirky magnetizing characters, all handled beautifully by the actors. Bravo Mackenzie Crook, and love your cast! Please get season 2 here ASAP! Thanks ….

I'm one of those people who's always getting teased by family that I'm " too picky" when it comes to watching movies. In truth, I guess I am a little picky. So, when I say that this tv series is brilliant, know that I mean it. I do wish there wasn't so much swearing, as it makes it impossible for me to recommend to people. But I personally didn't mind it.

This show is close to perfect. Fantastic cast, great writing and directing (major props to Mackenzie Crook), beautiful camera work. It's a 'small' show with a big heart. I'm watching season two now, and am hoping for season three. If you're looking for something that's sweet and good natured but not schmaltzy, funny as hell and oddly melancholy all at once, then this is the one!

If you've ever watched TIME TEAM (British) or wanted to go treasure hunting in your back yard, this is the show for you. A buddy tale through time and space, the detectorists made me smile from the first two minutes and laugh out loud by episode three. In fact, episode three is worth the price of the season. Warning: you'll definitely want to check out the quiz shows mentioned. I binged a few of them, then immediately binged The Detectorists yet again. Watch carefully-much of the humor is visual.