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Gold Digger

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Chestnut Tue 12-Nov-19 23:09:30

This drama series promises to be an interesting watch with a topical subject. Here a much younger man targets a wealthy 60 year old woman. She throws all caution to the wind and goes along with it. How her grown up children react and the consequences of this relationship will make fascinating viewing.

Atqui Sat 16-Nov-19 15:59:39

Her hair looked very smooth for the birthday dinner ( obv straightened). Glad she’s got quite a ‘normal’ figure otherwise we’d have body envy as well as house envy!!

grapefruitpip Sat 16-Nov-19 17:20:21

I loved The Syndicate, the Street, Ordinary Lies. Fabulous drama.

oldgimmer1 Sat 16-Nov-19 19:27:59

Enjoyable bunkum. grin

blondenana Sat 16-Nov-19 19:38:51

Watching this with interest, as been in a similiar situation, not at 60 though,and same sons and daughter s objections, which finished it
Not picked up in a museum though

blondenana Sat 16-Nov-19 19:39:34

Oh, and i wasn't and am not wealthy either

Jennerdysphoria Sat 16-Nov-19 20:09:27

Hopefully it will deal with the fact that most people have mixed motives anyway.

seacliff Sat 16-Nov-19 21:27:13

Thanks to Chestnut for mentioning this. I started yesterday, and have just binge watched the rest today. I thoroughly enjoyed it, will not say more until you've all seen it. Also love the scenery, crashing wavs etc.

A pleasant change after The Accident!

NotAGran55 Sat 16-Nov-19 22:54:23

I enjoyed the first 5 episodes but thought the last episode was beyond ridiculous.

Chestnut Sat 16-Nov-19 23:23:23

NotAGran55 that's a no-no! We don't want to know about the last episode.
Button it!

FlexibleFriend Sun 17-Nov-19 14:20:22

I enjoyed it although thought it not very believable. I'm also rather pleased to see yet again I'm aging really well when compared to others.

Magicmaggie Sun 17-Nov-19 17:21:07

I too binge watched it over the last two nights, and really found it addictive, I was also totally sympathetic to the vulnerability of the main character and wanted to
see her have a happy ending.
It’s been ages since I’ve enjoyed a series as much as this one.

oldgimmer1 Mon 18-Nov-19 12:05:36

I thought the main character was pathetic: needy, droopy, unkempt and seemingly devoid of personality.

She had absolutely nothing about her (apart from money, obviously).

Gfplux Tue 19-Nov-19 13:22:47

We liked it and looking forward to next week.
What is this binge watching. Instant gratification is one of the things wrong with our world.

Grannyknot Tue 19-Nov-19 14:48:35

I'm with oldgimmer re the main female character. I want to tell that young man to run fast, and far, and sort himself out before getting into a relationship for "lurve".

And Gfplux at least when I binge watch I know what's going on grin make me wait a week and I haven't a clue! I've been known to be watching a weekly drama and asking husband "Where is so-and-so this week?" and he replies "In a different show" grin

ninathenana Wed 20-Nov-19 09:56:50

I watched 2nd episode last night. I'm intrigued to know what the daughter's flash backs are all about. There is plenty to pick holes in but I'm enjoying it.

NO SPOILERS PLEASE.

blondenana Wed 20-Nov-19 20:47:06

I must have missed most of it, i thought it only started last week, and i thought it was on tonight, but celebrity get me out of here is on now confused

FlexibleFriend Wed 20-Nov-19 22:02:36

blondenana
It did but it's available on demand too so those of us who are impatient have watched the whole thing.

Teetime Thu 21-Nov-19 11:51:37

I have just caught up with this. Here is my nitpick. Why was she only cooking a small chicken for a family lunch - weren't they hungry? Wouldnt feed my family.

nanou Wed 27-Nov-19 19:07:33

So the big question? Is he a gold digger or not? don't want to spoil it for those who are still watching it.

grannyrebel7 Wed 27-Nov-19 19:15:44

I never binge watch. I think it's like having a box of chocolates and eating them all in one go. I'm savouring it - one episode a week. It's a really good drama though as it keeps you guessing.

nanou Wed 27-Nov-19 19:51:07

I think it's a good drama keeping you guessing. The cast is very good and I'm loving the fact that this older mature woman (probably a size 16) can still have a romance with a younger lover.

sodapop Wed 27-Nov-19 20:43:11

Oh no I missed last night's episode and can't get catch up as I live in France. What happened ?

mumofmadboys Wed 27-Nov-19 22:21:05

I saw it all on catch up and really enjoyed it. I didn't think the main character was pathetic and needy at all. I felt quite empathic towards her. I'm glad there was a happy ending!

Chestnut Thu 28-Nov-19 09:55:56

Just gave up at Episode 3. Not empathising enough with the oddball collection of characters. Can't find one I really like. Suddenly realised I don't care any more, they've all made their beds and can go lie on them!

trisher Sat 30-Nov-19 20:29:59

I've watched one episode and it didn't impress. I did wonder do very expensive hotels let you book a room as a single and then import a bloke? or do they make you pay for him as well?