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Grace (2021)
Grace and favour.....ite
Well, just watched the first episode of the new series, that was brilliant, Bobby Glenister was at his best.
My only problem is Craig (Dot) Parkinson, I'm struggling to separate him from his role in Line of Duty, and Laura Elphinstone being his love interest just amplifies that. But it works.
Richie Campbell is great in his role, great emotion with his troubled marriage, which he's working well on after Roy had said he needs to have balance, which he's sadly failing with Cleo (Zoë Tapper), you can see it in her face.
But, is the burning pram his ex wife Sandy, or his Moriarty (Alvin Smallbone) Why has his gaffer not said anything, yet.
John was on This Morning show today (03/09/24) and said he was currently working on series 5, brilliant.
The Traitors UK (2022)
Aaaaddddiiiiccccttttiiiivvvveeee......
The most addictive telly ever.
I don't, repeat, don't watch 'Reality' TV, I hate it with a passion, but this, this is different. Whoever thought up this format, genius, it adds the excitement of jeopardy, game show and psychological muggery, yes, I made that word up, but the 'Traitors' are mugging their 'friends', those they've grown close to.
Harry, if Harry doesn't win this series, I'll be really surprised. He is the cheeky chappy, lovable character that the women want to love or mother and the guys want to love or protect because of his time in the armed services.
This year's twist with the poison chalice, is utter genius. Paul and Harry, mugged Miles into doing the poisoning, Paul used something Diane said to destroy a fellow Traitor, Miles, Harry caught the drift and voted Miles out. Zack, who has had no trust of Paul, now thinks he's 'Faithful', what a brilliant piece of subterfuge. Harry will need to watch Paul.
Just brilliant.
I'm reluctant to watch the USA variant, just because it has American's in it, and they seem more interested in 'ME', which o suppose it's the point of the game, but they're just too over the top.
If you've not watched this because you don't like Reality TV, please, please, give it a try.
After the Flood (2024)
Good, but the bad guys were a bit telegraphed....
It became quite obvious early on that Pat was hiding something. It was also clear that Lee was involved in Daniel's death, just wasn't sure if he was the killer, surprised who that turned out to be, even when you could tell he was a wrong-un.
Lorraine Ashbourne was great, as usual. She has a great abrasive way about her as this character. Anita Adam Gabay as Tasha was a great character, which she played well.
What spoiled it for me was that the bad guys were a bit obvious, even the great Phil Glenister as Jack, it was too obvious that he was neck deep in this.
Sadly, the only surprise was Nicolas Gleaves as Phil, didn't expect that.
Silent Witness: Effective Range - Part 1 (2024)
John Hannah, phenomenal.....
It was great to see John Hannah in a serious role, and he was beyond brilliant. You often see him pseudo comedic roles, but this showed his true acting capability.
I'm not sure how Silent Witness can improve on that this year. This was one that really hit the spot for me.
I did knows that Charles had Calvin Dunn somewhere as I didn't see a dog and why leave the spoon in it, brilliant.
Leo Staar played a great psychopath, and it was not a surprise that his son was involved as he alluded to the clear difference between Mia and her brother.
The whole storyline was brilliant, but typical Nikki (Emilia Fox) was going to be the in jeopardy at the end.
Mr Bates vs. The Post Office (2024)
Best thing I've watched this year....
What doesn't seem to be talked about it, how can the Christian Pastor, Paula Vennells not see that her actions, regardless of which rock she wanted to hide under, were unacceptable. If her god makes a mistake, HE doesn't blame his angel's, he takes responsibility for his mistakes. She was the god of the Post Office, there is no one to hide behind, the buck stops with her, yet the good Christian wanted to be the Teflon Don with slopy shoulders and blame everyone else. She should also be stripped of her church title, not just her CBE.
Criminal charges now need to be brought against the corporate level master's who knew what they were doing. When they employed auditors that told them there was no fault found with the Sub- postmaster's and they chose to ignore that and destroy these people's lives and prosecute them, their lives now need to be destroyed, 'an eye for an eye' and all that, right?
These people thought they were indestructible, untouchable, power crazed, now they need to be brought to book.
Yes, yes, it was a 'drama like the crown', but at least this one has been backed up by the characters portrayed on numerous interviews who have said, the show got it right.