"Far more effort and attention is being paid to the script these days.
Perhaps an old dog can learn new tricks after all."
The Times
"No-one can accuse New Tricks of not stuffing enough into an episode.
Sandra's team investigate the stabbing of an immigrant but the trail takes in escape
from behind the Iron Curtain, death by taxi driver, an ID theft gang and police corruption.
BEST DRAMA."
The Sun
"Gerry gets all the best lines in a story full of secrets and lies - *****."
TV Times - "Pick of the Day"
Telegraph - "Pick of the Day"
