As an avid watcher of every series to date up to series 25 and on occasions re-watched them more than once. I have to say series 26 is a complete disappointment. It's almost as though the BBC have economised on the script writers. The 4 episodes I have watched so far have a completely different feel. At times the story does not flow and dialogue and conversation is unrealistic. A lot of emphasis is placed on close up facial shots. I will not continue to watch this which is a great shame as it was one of the best dramas BBC have produced.