I started watching Marcella on Netflix for Jamie Bamber. As I like detective shows, I was drawn into the serial killer story and desperately wanted to know how all the characters fit together and tied into the overall story. I like the title character, even if she annoys me for not getting help with her blackouts and obstructing the cases she or one of her coworkers are supposed to be investigating. Is she a good detective? Yes, but her actions are all over the place. Did I like her relationship with Tim? Yes. While I didn't like the way he taunted Jason, Marcella's cheating not-quite-ex-husband, I was all for Tim/Marcella. The first season was great, except for the way they just kinda dropped the Jason/Stuart story of killing Andrew Barnes.
I just started Season 2 this morning. New case, some new characters. Laura is out and Tim is now Marcella and Rav's boss. Not thrilled with the dynamics of the relationship, but okay. A little past halfway in the second episode of Season 2. Tim is too cozy with the rich blonde lady. I hate it. I made the bad decision to read ahead. What the fucking hell?! Tim is a cheater?! And apparently is embezzling funds through blondie's children's charity?! I hate what the writers did to his character and relationship.
Jamie Bamber deserved better. I guess I'll be hate-watching the remainder of this show.
