Appropriately somber and sincere-of-purpose, Peacock’s new limited series Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is, to the surprise of nobody who has been watching a lot of TV or reading my reviews recently, an important and powerful story dressed up in an ill-fitting suit.
The five-hour drama consists of two gripping episodes, then two meandering episodes and finally a conclusion of hastily resolved catharsis. Carried by a raw, heartbreaking lead performance by Colin Firth, it’s consistently watchable, but lacking the necessary focus to be truly exceptional.
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Airdate: Thursday, January 2 (Peacock)
Cast: Colin Firth, Catherine McCormack
Creator: David Harrower
Not to be confused with the Netflix six-parter, Lockerbie, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
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