So, Primeval has finished. Six episodes is all you get in the UK for a first series, but apparently a second series has been commisioned.
I was very surprised how much I enjoyed this show. I was expecting it to be sub-standard Jurassic Park, especially after the let-down that was Torchwood. But I really, honestly liked it, quite a lot.
So here are my 10 Reasons Why I Loved Primeval
- It had Monsters! TV standard CGI SFX, but still not bad, and different every week.
- It didn't take itself too seriously.
- It had self referential geeky jokes, not all the time, but now and again.
- They killed a character. Always a good sign.
- Hannah from S-Club appeared in her underwear because of a genius plot contrivance.
- It had a cliff hanger ending to the series, with time continium changes. I love a bit of time travelling nonsense.
- It didn't hang about on the plot front, that's what only having six episodes makes you do.
- It had characters I liked. Ben Miller gets a special shout for being a witty, slimy government official.
- It was shown on Saturday tea time.
- It used contemporary music throughout the series. Lets rock!
