Blue Lights Shifts Focus to Dublin's Cocaine Underworld
The crime drama 'Blue Lights' is set to shift its focus from Belfast to Dublin in its third series, potentially transforming the show into a more generic UK cop caper with a touch of Dublin gangland sensationalism. This change has sparked comparisons to other Dublin-based gangland series like 'Love/Hate' and 'Kin'.
The initial seasons of 'Blue Lights', written by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, delved into the complexities of Belfast, portraying its streets as still echoing with sectarian divisions, decades after the Troubles. The duo has shown a solid grasp of the city's intricacies. However, the upcoming series will explore a different landscape - the cocaine-fueled underworld of Dublin.
The shift introduces a plot line involving a high-tech drug delivery app, which some critics find implausible and hokey. The show's portrayal of Dublin gangsters has been described as less nuanced, veering more into comic book territory. For instance, a Dublin cartel representative is depicted in a manner that lacks the subtlety seen in the Belfast-based episodes.
Despite these changes, the show's producers have not revealed who the individuals behind the Dublin cocaine cartel are, leaving room for speculation. The move to Dublin has raised concerns that 'Blue Lights' may lose its unique identity and become just another generic cop drama.
The third series of 'Blue Lights' promises a change of scenery and focus, moving from the sectarian divisions of Belfast to the cocaine-fueled gangland of Dublin. While this shift brings new challenges and comparisons to other Dublin-based series, it also presents opportunities for the show to carve out its own unique identity in the new setting.
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