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By
ALEXIA ARGYROU
I'm so happy to see our
horticulturalist detectives return for a third
outing. The continue to share great chemistry, and
the gardening theme makes for great TV images
since the stories are set in stunning locations,
many in Mediterranean countries, regardless of how
satisfying the mysteries are.
Talking about the mysteries, plot-wise Rosemary &
Thyme stories are trifles. And neither Rosemary
Boxer nor Laura Thyme has any incredible detecting
skills. But the result is the gardening equivalent
of a soufflé: Not a robust excursion, lacking in
tension but pleasant nevertheless.
In set three the diverse locales include England's
Regents Park, Kew Gardens and a Surrey vineyard,
as well as southern Spain's Andalusian village of
Mijas. There are 8 episodes that vary in quality,
but that bring in more and more elements from the
two ladies' past. They are the stars, rather than
convoluted plots or prescient detecting. Extra
features include location notes, a photo gallery
and cast filmographies. |
