For me, as for crime series/film, the note "Based on real events" is a sign of additional interest only if I am unaware of the outcome and the role and fate of individual characters - for the sake of suspense. I had something heard of the Brink's-Mat robbery, but as it was so long ago, I had no exact information, and I certainly did not consult Internet about it prior to watching. So, in front of me uncoiled a versatile story about recklessness, good and bad luck, greed - and the attempts of the limbs of the law to solve all this in the era of limited technological aids. The venue and characters seem realistic and the inclusion of talented British character actors (e.g. Bonneville, Cooper, Cullen) provides additional value to the course of events.
As mentioned, the real sequence of events was unfamiliar to me, so I was able to watch The Gold as a real thriller, with the end credits telling about the following fate of the wrongdoers. To those who liked this Series, I would recommend the Swedish series "Clark" - although the approach is somewhat different...
As mentioned, the real sequence of events was unfamiliar to me, so I was able to watch The Gold as a real thriller, with the end credits telling about the following fate of the wrongdoers. To those who liked this Series, I would recommend the Swedish series "Clark" - although the approach is somewhat different...