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Bancroft

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Auntieflo Wed 01-Jan-20 22:23:45

Just watched this, as I thought it would be good.
It wasn't, just awful.

Sparklefizz Fri 03-Jan-20 17:09:51

Does anyone think that Sarah Parish now resembles Caitlyn Jenner of Kardashian family? (No, I don't follow them but I do keep up with what's going on in the world)

tanith Fri 03-Jan-20 22:19:58

So did anyone else stay with it? I felt it was a bit rushed in the last few minutes, it was a bit of a let down but leaves things open for a return I feel.

cornergran Fri 03-Jan-20 22:23:58

Nicely set up for the next series. We both enjoyed this one.

tanith Fri 03-Jan-20 22:41:47

Cornergran did you get the feeling that detective Harper knew exactly what she’d been up toand was capable of and was going to run with it?

Calendargirl Fri 03-Jan-20 23:42:47

What a load of bunkum! Bancroft must have been Superwoman, losing blood by the pint, but still able to fight off a couple of youngsters, one with a gun, and also able to run away.
Glad she got her come uppance.

Greeneyedgirl Sat 04-Jan-20 09:53:22

Yes Calendargirl I agree and hope they keep her firmly locked up, never to escape for another series.
I prefer my cops n robbers to have a smidgeon of realism, and this was cartoon-like superwoman on speed. Wouldn't bother watching again.

Sara65 Sat 04-Jan-20 10:05:45

If this is even remotely based on how the police actually operate, we need to be very concerned!

I agree though, she did resemble a super hero more than a police officer, we weren’t sure who was the more vile character, Elizabeth or Annabel ?

Happygirl79 Sat 04-Jan-20 10:41:42

I thought exactly the same about the strong resemblance to Caitlyn Jenner!!!
As far as the ending it was very poorly executed and a let down
All that drama then this abrupt ending

Sparkling Sun 05-Jan-20 05:03:51

Didn't watch the first series as not keen on Sarah Parish, but I thought this one brilliant, the last episode scared me to death though, I'm a bit of a wimp with violence.

Shelmiss Sun 05-Jan-20 08:37:24

A Caitlin Jenner lookalike - yes! I was wondering who she reminded me of. grin

cornergran Sun 05-Jan-20 08:43:59

Sorry tanith just checked back. Yes, we thought so too. It seems a bit of a Marmite programme, love it or hate it.

Greyduster Sun 05-Jan-20 08:59:23

I agree with most of what everyone else has said; far fetched, unlikeable main character, and glad they locked her up, but oh, I had a serious urge to give Ade Edmonson’s character a good kick in the groin!!

BlueBelle Sun 05-Jan-20 09:02:07

I didn’t see the first series but I m always up for a good drama however I was bored stiff and after about three quarters of an hour I ditched it

Yehbutnobut Sun 05-Jan-20 09:48:40

Dire.

travelsafar Sun 05-Jan-20 10:06:08

If there is another series do you think she will prove that Annabel was a killer and they will meet in prison.

tanith Sun 05-Jan-20 11:26:50

Annabel was already arrested for the murder of her parents I think they had the evidence to convict her. Can’t see that they would be in the same prison but hey it’s tv so anything is possible even Bancroft being able to wriggle out of the charges with the help of Harper.

soop Sun 05-Jan-20 13:06:57

Umm...

Jane10 Wed 08-Jan-20 22:23:08

Ade Edmontone is getting a lot of work these days isn't he? He was good in Bancroft but brilliant as Daniel in Eastenders. So naughty but funny.

LullyDully Thu 09-Jan-20 08:03:48

We only managed the first episode.

sodapop Thu 09-Jan-20 08:45:25

Yes I love Ade Edmonson's character in Eastenders Jane10 so funny yet sad.

Teetime Thu 09-Jan-20 10:14:34

I thought the whole thing was really good TV. I wonder if Parish will now take over the prison and be a drug lord from within.