Rent Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: Series 1 (2016)
3.9 of 5 from 75 ratings
5h 30min
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- Synopsis:
A mystery that thrusts a reluctant sidekick into the world of an unconventional detective who believes in the interconnectedness of all things. Corpses, cops, trap, cult, assassins, Pararibulitis, vampires, lottery tickes, kittens, corgis...Everything is Connected! Welcome to the world of 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'; a trippy mystery that thrusts a reluctant sidekick into the bizarre world of an unconventional detective who believes in the interconnectedness of all things. When washed-up rocker Todd Brotzman (Elijah Wood) stumbles upon the murder scene of a millionaire, all hell breaks loose. Eccentric detective, Dirk Gently (Samuel Barnett), wholly believes they're destined to untangle the peculiar events surrounding the mystery together, whether Todd likes it or not! A collection of wild and dangerous characters' further infiltrate and complicate their world, each episode landing them a few random steps closer to uncovering the truth. Penned by Max Landis, 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' is an adaptation of the wildly popular novels by Douglas Adams, from the studio that produces 'The Walking Dead'. - Actors:
- Samuel Barnett, Elijah Wood, Hannah Marks, Jade Eshete, Mpho Koaho, Dustin Milligan, Fiona Dourif, Osric Chau, Michael Eklund, Bentley, Zak Santiago, Viv Leacock, Amanda Walsh, Izzie Steele, Neil Brown Jr., Christopher Russell, Aaron Douglas, John Hannah, John Stewart, Tyler Labine
- Directors:
- Dean Parisot, Michael Patrick Jann, Tamra Davis, Paco Cabezas
- Producers:
- Kim Todd, Zoe Neary
- Creators:
- Max Landis
- Writers:
- Max Landis, Douglas Adams, Andrew Black, Robert C. Cooper
- Aka:
- Dirk Gently
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- TV Comedies, TV Dramas, TV Mysteries, TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Reviews (2) of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: Series 1
Just awful - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: Series 1 review by RB
Douglas Adams would turn in his grave if he saw this. It bears little if any resemblance to either of the "Dirk Gently" books either in characterisation or spirit. Its been updated and completely Americanised. The character of Dirk Gently is completely unrecognisable as a mid-20s, camp idiot, rather than the washed-up, down at heel , unshaven loser we all know and love. The tone is manic, comic-book style rather in the manner of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and sits really badly with the slightly dark overtones of the original books. I managed to watch about half an hour before I couldn't bear it any longer. What a waste of a rental. If you have read and enjoyed the books, this really isn't going to work for you.
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Don't! - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: Series 1 review by IM
I wish I'd looked at RB's review before ordering this. Thanks RB, you've eloquently expressed everything I wanted to say.We watched half of the first episode and mutually agreed to send it back without further ado.
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