Line of Duty (BBC) **Spoilers**

FunLover18

Hollyworth wrote: »

But that's still the same set up. The results were different, for sure. But, if you were to describe both scenes in a sentence for the TV guide (and season 5's opening for that matter) it would be that "a police convoy goes wrong."

If an episode of a TV show opens with a car crash and the driver dies, and then the next episode opens with another car crash and the driver lives, its still the same set up to the episode. You've started the show with a car crash. Yes, the stories will go in different directions because the crashes had different results, but it's still the same set up.

I just wish Mercurio would come up with something else. Is that all police do? Drive around in convoys giving each other brooding glances.

I'm sorry, I just can't get on board with this. We're on the sixth season and you're complaining they used (vaguely) the same setup as they used in season 2.

ancapailldorcha

FunLover18 wrote: »

I'm sorry, I just can't get on board with this. We're on the sixth season and you're complaining they used (vaguely) the same setup as they used in season 2.

Agreed. I didn't even notice. Last Line of Duty season was 2019, wasn't it?

Like, if it was some godawful US procedural with twenty something episodes per season then sure but I'm fine with it as LoD is quality over quantity.

ohnonotgmail

FunLover18 wrote: »

I'm sorry, I just can't get on board with this. We're on the sixth season and you're complaining they used (vaguely) the same setup as they used in season 2.

very vaguely at that. they both involved a convoy of vehicles. that is it. the only similarity.

Hyzepher

I think we'll find that this season is not all it seems in terms of plot

Hyzepher

Hyzepher wrote: »

I think we'll find that this season is not all it seems in terms of plot

Thats what always happens and thats what Im expecting. I don't understand these comments about it having run its course or that they've run out of ideas.

Seathrun66

Deleted User wrote: »

Thats what always happens and thats what Im expecting. I don't understand these comments about it having run its course or that they've run out of ideas.

I think it's far from finished, ratings too high. Unless Mercurio pulls the plug. It does however stretch credulity ever more season by season, but that's okay. As long as it remains entertaining, and it is, we'll all keep watching.

Hodors Appletart

doing a full re-watch the last few days

S3 is weirdly split in 2

I'm also fairly sure Ted was on to Dot really early, but gave him a lot of rope to hang himself with

EverythingGood

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

doing a full re-watch the last few days

S3 is weirdly split in 2

I'm also fairly sure Ted was on to Dot really early, but gave him a lot of rope to hang himself with

Seasons 2 & 3 are possibly some of the best TV I've ever seen

Hercule Poirot

Doing a rewatch as herself hasn't seen any of it

Just starting season 2 and episode 2, when Lindsey Denton absolutely turns the tables on them during the interview - one of the best TV moments I've seen, I'd forgotten just how powerful a performance Kelley Hawes gave as Denton

ShineOn7

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

I'd forgotten just how powerful a performance Kelley Hawes gave as Denton

She was the best guest star so far imo

CoBo55

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

Doing a rewatch as herself hasn't seen any of it

Just starting season 2 and episode 2, when Lindsey Denton absolutely turns the tables on them during the interview - one of the best TV moments I've seen, I'd forgotten just how powerful a performance Kelley Hawes gave as Denton

She was top class. She's a great actress.

.red.

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

Just starting season 2 and episode 2, when Lindsey Denton absolutely turns the tables on them during the interview - one of the best TV moments I've seen, I'd forgotten just how powerful a performance Kelley Hawes gave as Denton

She was fantastic in it, for me it'd be a toss up between her Steven Graham as who were better in it.
Thandie Newton was brilliant too tho.



We started watching Unforgotton from the recommendations here and powered thru the first season, very good. Halfway thru the second season already.

Seathrun66

CoBo55 wrote: »

She was top class. She's a great actress.

Absolutely, and she seems to nail every varying role I've seen her in.

Hodors Appletart

in Bodyguard she was excellent too

but she has a great emotional range in LOD

Mantis Toboggan

Line of duty tonight, fantastic.

ancapailldorcha

Started Unforgotten. Second episode starting to look really interesting. I can't find where it's disappearing from Netflix and I'm not keen on bingeing it over the next few days.

Sir Oxman

I've binged Unforgotten (from this thread recommendation)
I'm up to Ep4 series 4
Really enjoying it, good guest stars every series.

HeidiHeidi

When is Unforgotten due to disappear? Trying to figure if I've time to watch it, don't want to start and get left hanging!

HeidiHeidi

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

When is Unforgotten due to disappear? Trying to figure if I've time to watch it, don't want to start and get left hanging!

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/leaving-soon/movies-tv-series-leaving-netflix-uk-in-april-2021/


Not in April anyway.

kitten_k

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

When is Unforgotten due to disappear? Trying to figure if I've time to watch it, don't want to start and get left hanging!

30th March, when you play the episode it should come up in the corner when it is going to expire

ancapailldorcha

Deleted User wrote: »

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/leaving-soon/movies-tv-series-leaving-netflix-uk-in-april-2021/


Not in April anyway.

That's Netflix UK.

Seathrun66

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

in Bodyguard she was excellent too

but she has a great emotional range in LOD

Very different for It's A Sin, The Durrels, Rebecca, High-Rise & The Hollow Crown. Excelled in all.

CoBo55

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Very different for It's A Sin, The Durrels, Rebecca, High-Rise & The Hollow Crown. Excelled in all.

Not forgetting Ashes to Ashes, she was brilliant in that.

Mr E

In case anyone needs a recap of Episode 1.

It’s just so great to have it to look forward to on a Sunday night!

Heraldoffreeent

The Graffiti tunnel!!

Sardonicat

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

The Graffiti tunnel!!

Why was the ground on there wet?

Heraldoffreeent

Sardonicat wrote: »

Why was the ground on there wet?

Dunno, but I'd blame either bent coppers or the OCG...............OR A LEAK!!

Sardonicat

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Dunno, but I'd blame either bent coppers or the OCG...............OR A LEAK!!

The ground is covered in CHIS, Steve!

Zero-Cool

Ah lads, i never copped it that Ryan is not only the same character as the kid in season 1 but actually the same actor as well.