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Happy Valley Series 2

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merlotgran Mon 08-Feb-16 13:21:39

Loved the first series. Looking forward to the second one.

Caramac Mon 08-Feb-16 13:12:37

I am really looking forward to this second series as I did enjoy the first. I agree some disturbing scenes but realistic unfortunately.
I watched the first episode of Ripper Street which was about (apparently) the first ever 'snuff movie'. I found that so disturbing (and I'm usually fine with 'dark' stuff) that I have never watched another episode.
I agree that maybe look at reviews first and catch up on iplayer if you think it's okay but it's possible the disturbing scenes won't happen until later in the series as the storyline develops/unfolds.

Iam64 Mon 08-Feb-16 13:09:00

I loved it despite the disturbing scenes of violence. It's filmed not far from where we live and I love the scenery. Sarah Lancashire is a brilliant actor and the rest of the cast are also very good. I'll be watching

POGS Mon 08-Feb-16 12:50:09

Just an opinion but you might new to watch series 1 first as there is, I would think, a strong continuity of the story line.

Luckygirl Mon 08-Feb-16 12:20:41

I have never watched it but was planning to start as I think Sarah Lancashire is a good actress.

ninathenana Mon 08-Feb-16 12:08:15

Love it.

Pittcity Mon 08-Feb-16 11:59:38

I am really looking forward to it, just my sort of programme!

Atqui Mon 08-Feb-16 11:54:23

It's amazing how versatile James Norton is isn't it? Yes I just have to decide if I'm going to be a wimp or not. There was a similarly disturbing drama about a bereavement counsellor who preyed on young women who lived alone. Another compelling series but I opted out of the second series. Shame because I wanted to see him caught !!

POGS Mon 08-Feb-16 11:47:37

The 1st series was excellent. Sarah Lancashire and James Norton are brilliant actors and whilst the story line may be for some disturbing it however reflects true life. It is a drama and doesn't pretend to be anything other than hard hitting.

I guess it's a case of personal choice Atqui but I am looking forward to this 2nd series I just hope it lives up to the quality of script and acting series 1 provided.

Alima Mon 08-Feb-16 11:45:31

This is one of my favourite programmes and I cannot wait for series 2. I can understand how some people could find it disturbing, there were some gruesome scenes in the first series and from the trailers there will be more of them to come. I am not going to be much help to you Atqui, except to say maybe you could watch (or not) on I player after the initial showing and see what is said about each episode.

Atqui Mon 08-Feb-16 11:15:03

I watched the first series because it was compulsive viewing, but found it v disturbing. Now I'm thinking, Do I watch the next, or leave it alone? Out of interest ,does anyone else share that view.