In the first episode, we’re introduced to Eddie Doig (Neil Fitzmaurice), an angry, embittered engineer with only three months left to live as the victim of a brain tumor most likely caused by the cell phone industry. And, as a man prone to blackouts and quick to fits of rage, Doig appears to be the ultimate man with a motive. Yet, could it possibly be that simple? Rules of mysteries seem to dictate a resounding “no,” and with three remaining episodes to digest, we begin mulling over other information and characters, wondering just how an equally enraged, widowed Iraq veteran turned policeman (Jamie Draven), and an old betrayed mobile executive colleague of Corson’s (played by Michael Kitchen) fits into the tale. And just who exactly is this James Corson anyway? As the first three episodes deal primarily with the build-up, everything collides into a riveting, unpredictable finale as past secrets, scandals, cover-ups, fateful encounters, tragic circumstances, and unlikely alliances come to light.
While Mobile’s structurally challenging narrative jumps around chronologically and hooks us into several points of view making us rethink everything that’s come before, it does demand a great deal of intellectual participation from its viewer. Yet thankfully, due to this incredible DVD set, we’ll have the opportunity to rewind, further evaluate, and skip to various parts I just know you’ll want to see again to believe. Another highly recommended, superlative miniseries from Acorn Media, fans of the James Bond films, will especially get a kick out of an excellent supporting turn by Samantha Bond, who played Miss Moneypenny to Pierce Brosnan’s 007.
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