I wish I understood more British humor (humour? ) because even on this side of the pond, I find the series very funny and I must be missing at least half of the jokes. I enjoy the series because the three retired detectives that are in the cold case unit that Pullman heads are politically incorrect and a throwback to the old days of policing. This episode has an interesting plot twist because old dogs are an essential part of a murder.ģ) Season 3 - A Doberman is being walked behind the actors in a scene in a residential neighborhood. It's actually funny because the dogs owner says, "You shot my dog!!!" with a bewildered expression on his face and the rest of the series, Pullman is teased about it.Ģ) Season 2 - A suspect who's an authority on Egypt (think Anubis) owns a beautiful red Doberman. My worst thought is for my dogs to be put in a shelter or to sleep because I'm too sick or worse to take care of them.)ġ) Season 1 - Detective Superintendant Sandra Pullman shoots a Doberman in the very first scene of the very first episode during a raid. I identified with that episode because I'm at the age I make sure I have a home for my dogs in case anything happens to me.
One of the detectives brings his pooch to the office and there's a touching episode when his dog dies of old age and he goes through the process of being rejected by shelters because the detective and his wife are too old to adopt a dog. Dobies aren't on long, but have made appearances in each of the three seasons we've watched so far. As incomes rise, some people can afford to have pets for the first time, while others decide they can spring for new toys, trips to the groomer, or pricey organic kibbles. Dog ownership, like cocaine use, can be seen as an economic indicator.
We've been watching a show on Hulu Plus that has more than its share of Dobermans in it. The Dog Index: What man’s best friend tells us about global economic development.