Yes, Andrewmcd!
The whole Chris Hunne wife taking the blame for the hubby driving deal just made me laugh out loud when Liz White's character presented the whole thing to him. Then, he admitted it and she proceeded to rather automatically say something like, "So it's a full on denial I'll give them, then."
The writers were having a pretty cheeky dig there weren't they?
As for this season, I'm pretty enthralled.
Perhaps it's just me--but I really really like shows that just make every character and situation a possibility of two or more shades of grey--is he corrupt? Hm. Not sure, probably not, but on the other hand......etc etc.
That was the hallmark of the show in the first season. Everybody could have broken bad either way, or broken good. We never really knew who was who and what they were up to--good or bad.
And this season they've maintained that great layering and mistrust and confusion. Practically anybody could be anything, and be on either side of good or bad.
Though the three AC-10 officers who are all up to personally compromising activities given their roles is really good this season. Loving that bit; the irony and shadows or gray aspect to it.
And lastly, I'm thinking this is probably the best thing Keeley Hawes has ever done--in terms of stretching her beyond the good looking totty with brains roles, or tarted up inspector in Ashes. She's always very good.
But this is different--she's just layered and sad and compelling in every scene. I actually never realized she had this kind of acting depth.
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oakcourt
11 years ago
I have to agree and say I don't like DC Fleming in this series she is a bit shifty. Christ her and that husband of Akers have to be real douches shagging when her body is barely cold or indeed identifiable. I do also agree about Keeley. Never liked or disliked her specifically but she did always seem to play characters who are bit well to me airheaded. Not here she is bloody excellent keep up the good work Keeley.
This series is very clever they all have something to hide so it could be any of them. I did wonder whether Akers was taking a bung and whether her husband was involved in any way plus rather randomly I am still suspicious of the nurse although there appears to be nothing to really justify her involvement this. I also wonder if Keeley's character might turn out to be a plant to root out corruption in AC? On the other hand why put herself through what she is going through in prison. Also does she have no friends or other family to support her?>Again just random thoughts.
I am still puzzled about the missing girl is her disappearance connected in any way? Can't work that one out can anyone provide a possible theory?
Don't be late, don't hesitate, this dream can pass just as fast as lightning.
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11 years ago
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11 years ago
Yes, I'm also confused about the missing girl plot point. But guess it'll be developed further (one hopes) to give us an answer. It might just be a reason for them to meet in the garage--though it does seem to be an elaborate way to contrive that with the visits to to the parents, the press conference cancelled, etc.
Denton could have come up with many reasons to ask her to meet.
And what I'm on tenterhooks about is: Who is this witness? Everybody went pale when his/her name was revealed.
Is Lennie James's character not REALLY dead? LOL!
The reveal certainly had them looking gobsmacked.
p.s. And I too am wary of Liz White's smarmy press person role. She's up to something!
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11 years ago
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11 years ago
Ah! Oh dear.
I was severely jet lagged when attempting to watch last week's ep. haha
That'll teach me! A show like that needs a clear mind.
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