Prey

I watched it but not sure I understood it. Didn't help that I fell asleep towards the end and missed the important bits.

Yes, I watched it and thought Sarah Lancashire was at her best. Can't wait for the next episode.

when your getting confused. Sarah was in 'Happy Valley' last night, yes I agree a splendid performance.
I also enjoyed 'Prey' I think your nap 'Deb' spoilt it for you as I didn't find it confusing.

I shall be watching the next episode if both.

Enjoyed both 'Prey' and 'Happy Valley'

So she was, nina oops! I didn't continue watching Prey, couldn't follow it. Yes, recommend Happy Valley.

I think I must be watching too much TV - they're all starting to blend into one!

Not surprised you're confused, when. They're firing crime dramas at us in rapid succession at the moment. I preferred Happy Valley to Prey because Sally Wainwright is a brilliant writer.

I really enjoyed Happy Valley, but even so found some of the dialogue in the outdoor scenes a bit indistinct. Is it me or was it rather mumbly and rapid? I can hear the news and the adverts just fine.

rosequartz I had the same problem and there is little wrong with my hearing. I was not about it at the start but really enjoyed it towards the end. I cannot see how they will drag out another 5 episodes.

Try using subtitles. Mr Aka is rather deaf (among other things) so I put them on for him.

I hardly ever watch a tv drama without the subs on now. And I'm not particularly deaf. It just makes it easier to follow.

I do watch some programmes (eg Shetland) with subtitles on, but didn't think anything with Sarah Lancashire set in the North of England would be a problem! I'm hoping that the story will be wrapped up in episode 2 and we will then go on to something else. I don't think I can stand watching 6 episodes of the same story, it is making me very nervous.

Why?

We won't be staying the course I feel.Afte rthe rape and suicide of the daughter, the troubled GC,a wheelchair bound wife, another with liver cancer and a teenager in the hands of a drug dealing rapist ,I was ready for the 10o'clock news for a bit of light relief.

I enjoyed watching Prey and even stayed awake all the way through for a change,it is very like The Fugitive in it's story line (1993 Harrison Ford) and I'm looking forward to next weeks episode,I do like everything Sarah Lancashire does she is so adaptable, an excellent actress.

Watched 'Happy Valley' and enjoyed it. It will be interesting to see what twists and turns the story takes as it progresses, and I am looking forward to that.

Ana, the menace portrayed is making me nervous.

I thought Happy Valley was fairly gripping and well acted, but I was sorry to see yet another female victim being physically, mentally and sexually terrorised by a man.

On balance, I think I prefer Sally Wainwright's less doom-laden offerings.

Come back Last Tango in Halifax!

Watched Prey [first episode] and didn't like it. Unconvincing.Would you really stagger outside to a muddy ditch to wash the blood off your hands? Why? Plenty of water in the kitchen or bathroom, and would you not be ringing for an ambulance or the police?Ridiculous. Also, as others say more of the mumbling school of acting, had to turn the tv way up to hear what certain actors were saying.A shame, as John Simms is a good actor.

Caught up with Prey last night, and I rather agree with you rosesarered, so many obvious solutions to the problems that I became a little 'cross' with it all. Some really good people in the cast too, might watch just to see how it turns out, but really not a very good start.

Did anyone watch Happy Valley tonight?

Yes. Flippin' Heck!!!

The fatal flaw in the whole story was, as someone has pointed out, that the policeman who found his wife dying did not simply ring the police when he was unable to save her and tell them what had happened - could have saved a lot of grief.