I was lucky enough to catch the first two episodes of Hit Point a couple of weeks ago at a special screening hosted by DDA at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, and I’ve been looking forward to sharing my thoughts ever since.
The series follows two thirty-something detectives, Leo (Nick Blood) and Bella (Saffron Hocking) , whose latest investigation takes them deep into London’s criminal underworld. As they search for answers, the boundaries between their personal lives, professional responsibilities and the criminal world around them begin to blur. Filled with twists, betrayals and questionable choices, Hit Point puts a playful spin on the crime genre while exploring what happens when the people meant to uphold the law start finding themselves on the wrong side of it.
What makes the concept interesting is seeing the story from a different perspective. Rather than watching detectives chase criminals, Hit Point focuses on detectives who become tangled up in the very world they are supposed to investigate. The idea of a detective crossing the line isn’t exactly new territory, but the show is less focused on reinventing that idea and more interested in the chaos and consequences that come with it.
One of my favourite moments comes in the opening sequence. Leo cracks six eggs into a bowl, and every single one turns out to be a double yolk. It’s such a bizarre and unexpected moment that it immediately grabs your attention. Even better, it was inspired by something that actually happened to the show’s creator, who bought a dozen eggs and discovered that eight of them had double yolks. It’s a small detail, but it perfectly captures the quirky and unpredictable tone the series is aiming for.
The first episode’s biggest strength is the chemistry between Leo and Bella. Their relationship feels natural from the start, and their back-and-forth is where a lot of the humour comes from. The pair bounce off each other brilliantly, creating plenty of genuinely funny moments throughout the episode. The script is sharp, and the comedy works best when it comes from their personalities rather than just the situations they find themselves in.
Visually, Hit Point also stands out. The cinematography gives the series a different feel from a lot of British crime dramas, helping create a style that feels both modern and influenced by classic crime films.
That said, the pacing and structure don’t always work perfectly. There are moments where the story feels slightly uneven, and while the humour mostly lands, the frequent sexual jokes begin to lose their impact after a while. They are funny at first, but the show occasionally relies on them a little too heavily when there are already stronger character moments to explore.
By the second episode, the story starts to dig deeper into Leo and Bella’s situation as they become more tangled in the criminal underworld. What works well is seeing how one character’s choices have consequences that quickly spiral, forcing them to think on their feet while trying to stay in control. The series continues to build on their dynamic, showing how their personal and professional lives become increasingly complicated. Their chemistry remains one of the show’s biggest strengths, and watching them navigate the chaos around them creates some of the funniest moments.
For me, the standout character is Bella, played by Saffron Hocking. She brings a real spark to the series and quickly became one of the most interesting characters to watch. Whenever she is on screen, she adds energy and unpredictability, making me want to see more of her story. The supporting characters also add another layer to the chaos, especially the police officer caught up in the situation.
You can clearly see the influence of 1970s crime films throughout Hit Point. From the tone to the character interactions, there is an old-school feel running underneath the modern comedy. It reminded me of the type of character-driven moments you would see in shows like Hawaii Five-0, where some of the best scenes come from conversations between the characters rather than the action itself.
Overall, Hit Point is a fun and cheeky crime comedy that succeeds because of its cast and the chemistry between its leads. It doesn’t completely reinvent the genre, but it doesn’t need to. There is enough humour, charm and personality here to make it an enjoyable watch, and if the show can tighten its pacing and balance its comedy, it has the potential to become something even stronger.
The rest of the episodes are on U&Dave or on the platform U on the 14th August.