Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

pointyfilippa The movie runs out of plot and jokes well before the end of a two-hour running time, long for a light comedy.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Leoni Haney Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

namrathaperugu I came for David Tennant and stayed for the understated humor of watching a ragtag bunch of river cops go about their day and generally just exist. There are some truly golden jokes and weirdly heart warming moments set against the backdrop of an idyllic backwater. The characters are funny and engaging, there isn't much plot, there also is no laugh track. Your mileage may vary whether the exchanges between Marilyn and Ollie are an example of the values dissonance of the 90's or just some black humor. I found it a light, pleasant watch that was truly one of the most endearing shows I've ever seen, making me very sad that only seven episodes exist and no more will be ever made. All in all, will watch repeatedly just to hear David Tennant shouting "We saw a maermaid" in his beautiful brogue.

cassandra2006 I've finally caught up with this and am glad I did. It's all perfectly charming, in the best sense, and contains engaging characterisations by a talented bunch of actors, led by Richard Wilson, David Tennant, Samantha Beckinsale and more. Some of the shore-side characters are a bit OTT silly, but they act well. OK, the plots aren't Shakespeare nor Pinter, much less Russell T Davis, but they are entertaining enough, with well-paced dramatic and comedic touches to keep the viewer occupied. The pastel-tinted scenes of life along the Thames are rather lovely. My main gripe is with the senior officer, played by Geoffrey Hutchings, a dysfunctional bundle of neuroses and forgetfulness. He bored me to death, but the acerbic yet never cruel wit of Wilson made up for it, as did the big-eyed naive decency of Tennant's 'Darwin'.

vincevinnymcmahon i remember watching this one day simply through boredom. I didn't find it very funny at all. It tried too hard to get laughs and had virtually no plot whatsoever. The only thing that i found at all notable was that craig fairbrass, who i remember from eastenders was in it. Not one for the collection! however if you are a fan of the more light-hearted comedy and are a fan of Richard Wilson then you may find some amusement in this average comedy series. You will also recognise Sue Johnson, from the Royle Family who plays Val. Only one series was made and possibly if more had been made, then this river comedy would have had more of a chance. Like i say only if you are very very bored.

Sulla-2 Duck Patrol is a gentle old fashioned comedy about the River Police on the Thames. This is NOT the Sweeney on water, more like a relaxing way for the officers to spend 8 hours cruising between places where they can socialise. The star of the show is Richard Wilson as 'Prof' an elderly Constable who has seen it all and done it all. A young Constable played the now famous David Tennant, is 'Darwin' a bit of a nerd, and miles away from his Casonova character. Samantha Beckinsdale, is the female lead as Woman Constable ' Marilyn ' Monroe. The Sergeant should have been retired years ago and the rest of the staff apart from 'Hero' played by Craig Fairbrass, are less than enthusiastic. This is a must for anybody who likes messing about in boats. Only one series was made and there should have been more.