There are a few holes here. .... But it is a clever if knottily plotted police procedural and there are enough questions of substance—i.e. provocations of the sociopolitical variety—to keep one watching. If one can go with the illogical flow.

But with every high came a middle-low snag. Parish is undeniably gripping as Pam, but some of the dialogue she’s given is clunky.

Despite wasted opportunities, Curfew is a perfectly serviceable crime drama.

This groans forlornly under the weight of its gimmicky conceit. A high-concept idea like this really needs better production values, sharper writing and more thought.

It held my interest just enough to make me want to see the end and find out who the killer is, but not enough to watch the episodes in between.