Ripper Street

Set in 1889 East End London in the aftermath of the “Ripper” murders, this drama follows detectives at the notorious H Division as they try to keep order in chaotic Whitechapel. Amid deepening fear and ongoing fallout, the team’s investigations and personal burdens collide in a dark, relentless world.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy Ripper Street if you want a gritty Victorian crime drama with sustained tension and heavy character fallout; Not for you if you dislike bleak period crime stories or prefer lighter procedurals like Luther or Wire in the Blood.

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