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Angela Black.

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Calendargirl Sun 10-Oct-21 21:50:50

Just watching this.

Another psychological thriller.

Joanne Froggatt playing another abused wife.

Where does she work? I thought she was a veterinary assistant, then I wondered if it was a prison, or a dog rescue centre. Still not sure.

6 episodes, no idea where it’s going.

BlueBelle Mon 08-Nov-21 06:43:30

For a change I don’t find it confusing I think it’s all coming together nicely as it finishes next week I wonder if he ll get his comeuppance

merlotgran Sun 07-Nov-21 23:15:58

I’m so confused I don’t know why I’m still watching it.

Bridie22 Sun 07-Nov-21 22:37:31

Still watching... its got me intrigued, looking forward to next week.

trisher Sun 07-Nov-21 22:17:20

He's cut her loose financially. I still don't understand why she isn't divorcing him
I agree about the weird fascination-absolutely unlikely but somehow watchable.

Calendargirl Sun 07-Nov-21 22:04:27

Am I the only one still watching this rubbish? But it has a weird fascination. What does she live on? She still drives a big car, so I assume nasty hubby is still giving her an allowance?

Think next week might be the final episode, hopefully. My money is on Olivier coming to a sticky end somehow.

AcornFairy Tue 02-Nov-21 12:09:22

Episode 4 changed pace and I'm now hooked. The crying baby touched a raw nerve .....

Sweetpeasue Wed 27-Oct-21 15:53:32

Watched first 2 episodes. Didn't want to waste time sticking with it. Very disappointing.

grannyrebel7 Wed 27-Oct-21 14:18:02

This programme is interminably slow. Makes me want to scream when she takes so long to answer. Episode 3 was a bit stupid if you ask me. Won't say anymore in case people still haven't seen it.

kissngate Wed 27-Oct-21 10:45:23

I enjoyed Episode 1, thought 2 was ok, just watched 3 and that's it. What a load of ....! Three hours wasted but no more. At least I can enjoy Shetland.

Doodledog Mon 25-Oct-21 14:27:55

Yes, these days everyone has a mobile, and many people don't have working landlines, so running to the neighbour in order to call the police seemed an odd thing to do, unless someone wanted a witness.

I'm wondering if they are in it together somehow. Or the husband and the PI setting her up together.

Calendargirl Mon 25-Oct-21 13:28:47

Yes, it seemed strange she went across to some neighbour who she obviously didn’t know from Adam. Floating about in a strappy nightie, must have been a warm night. And the police just let her back to her house, and they soon cleared off.

So Olivier is Dutch? I wonder why she married him, they seem to have no affection for each other.

Another 3 episodes to go. What will happen? confused

(I see Joanne Froggatt is one of the executive producers)

Namsnanny Mon 25-Oct-21 12:51:13

Silversurf..her husband accused her of NOT having a poker face (ie not being able to hide her true feelings) and NOT being able to lie, even for the good of the children when the rabbit was killed for example.
So I wonder if that's all part of the lead up to a twist in her character?
Could she actually be ruthless enough to have killed the fox we see in the first episode because he killed her children's rabbit? Showing the audience ahead of time how she isnt really a victim?

I know I really should take up crosswords, or get out more!!!??

It was obvious what he was up to, couldnt believe any one would fall for it
I felt the same way trisher!
On reflection, I wondered if it was all part of her plan, but to be honest it would be quite far fetched for her to put herself in a police cell and risking losing her children.
I'm probably over thinking itblush

As for Angela Meyers and Edgewere I missed that completely calendergirl? I might go back and watch again on catch up.
Any excuse to get on with my knitting ?

What about running all the way across the road to the neighbours? Seemed an odd choice when there are houses closer.

silversurf Mon 25-Oct-21 12:19:54

She always looks so miserable, even with her children. Perhaps her marriage would have been better if she smiled sometimes.
Not a programme to remember. Very strange plot.

Doodledog Mon 25-Oct-21 11:12:38

I'll probably stick with it too, having invested three hours in it already, but I don't really care about either of them.

henetha Mon 25-Oct-21 10:20:32

I'm still watching it even though baffled. What a boring couple they are! But I'm intrigued enough to stick with it.

Granniesunite Mon 25-Oct-21 08:49:32

I was quite annoyed with last night's episode. As said up thread women are finding it difficult to be taken seriously when its a case of domestic abuse, especial emotional abuse where the scars aren't visible and most don't resort to violence themselves.

To me at present this story is playing into the hands of abusing men.

I watch til the end but!!!

silverlining48 Mon 25-Oct-21 08:22:22

Oh thanks for that not sure why I thought last night was the end. It certainly didn’t feel like it.

mumofmadboys Mon 25-Oct-21 08:00:52

3 more episodes to go

silverlining48 Mon 25-Oct-21 07:58:02

I thought yesterday was the last episode but if so it ended rather strangely.

seacliff Mon 25-Oct-21 07:31:23

I stopped watching half way through last night. Not pleasant viewing, so predictable, and I'm not mad on her as an actress.

Bridie22 Mon 25-Oct-21 07:12:46

Not sure how many episodes are left, but surely there is more to it than we are currently seeing??, maybe a twist .

Doodledog Mon 25-Oct-21 00:01:26

I thought in episode one that she would be, or would be claimed to be an unreliable narrator. The programme is rubbish, IMO, but that aspect of it is making me deeply uncomfortable. It can be difficult for women to be taken seriously when it comes to domestic violence, and anything that adds to that difficulty needs to be handled much better than this. I know it’s not over yet (is it?) but even so.

trisher Sun 24-Oct-21 22:35:19

It was so obvious what he was up to. Couldn't believe anyone could fall for it.

Charleygirl5 Sun 24-Oct-21 22:32:08

I have given up- I just was not enjoying it. I only watched about 10 minutes of tonight.

Calendargirl Sun 24-Oct-21 22:14:49

Why is she suddenly Angela Meyers? Who is Angela Black? And what happened at Edgeware or a similar name?

Knew as soon as he was showing her the gun he was going to trick her into using it and incriminating herself.

Apart from his wanting to kill her and supposedly murdering an ex mistress, they seem to have the strangest relationship and marriage.

No idea where Ed comes into it all, being paid by the husband I suppose to fool her.