it too bad that it do not run longer . i have not see the original uk cracker and so i probably will have less qualm than those that have . i love this show . i own the dvd collection and while some episode aren not great or even good most of them be excellent . episode like if and faustian fitz and others be extremely well do . each episode sort of have twist and some of them be expect and some aren not . i say great acting and great writing ( in most case ) and overall a great show buy this on dvd if you can find it it cheap and definitely worth every cent . this show be definitely a precursor to show like medium and the closer and house and many other specialized mystery show . i be willing to bet however the uk version be way well and but i have not yet see it . buy it .