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The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies

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Dinahmo Tue 19-Sept-23 15:44:37

I don't think this drama series has been discussed before so, having just binge watched the last three episodes I can heartily recommend it.

The Guardian critic describes it as a joyfully fun takedown of a scammer ex-husband. Several years after his sudden disappearance Alice spots her ex in Oxford where he is masquerading as an academic. He took with him all her money and her parents' retirement fund.

Whilst Alice is seeking revenge, a successful author is gradually being caught in his web.

It's a good watch.

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welbeck Thu 21-Sept-23 16:14:11

Caravansera, we were asked not to reveal the action for those who are following it weekly.

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pascal30 Thu 21-Sept-23 16:44:09

I don't think what Caravansera said would spoil the surprise of the ending...

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MerylStreep Thu 21-Sept-23 16:50:07

DrWatson

Readers who liked this show (or even those who didn't?!) should perhaps try 'The Good Liar', 2019 film with Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen.

That film is absolutely brilliant.

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Caravansera Thu 21-Sept-23 17:04:07

This always comes up, one person trying to gag another until some arbitrary time when it's assumed that everybody has watched. All five episodes are available to watch now. I have no idea how far you are with this, welbeck but you seems to be saying we can't discuss it until you've got around to watching it weeks hence. I haven't given anything away. In almost all fiction and drama the villan gets caught but I haven't said why and how and what happened. We could just have a thread where people say Yes it was good or No, I didn't like it but it's hardly a discussion.

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welbeck Thu 21-Sept-23 17:10:38

i watch tv as it is broadcast.
in this case weekly episodes.
it's not very long to wait until the episodes are all aired.

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Caravansera Thu 21-Sept-23 17:15:08

I watched it on TV on BBC iPlayer on 29 August. It's been available for almost four weeks.

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pascal30 Thu 21-Sept-23 18:02:52

MerylStreep

DrWatson

Readers who liked this show (or even those who didn't?!) should perhaps try 'The Good Liar', 2019 film with Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen.

That film is absolutely brilliant.

really clever and absorbing film

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Oreo Thu 21-Sept-23 18:30:23

Agree about The Good Liar, really liked it.

Also liked The Following Events, really entertaining and the Alice references were clever, white rabbit and so on.
Good acting and plot a bit far fetched but very watchable.

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Granmarderby10 Fri 22-Sept-23 11:43:54

Well I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it completely engaging.
My mind didn’t drift once😺 the casting was inspired too.

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Nannylovesshopping Fri 22-Sept-23 12:58:28

I so want that house and everything in it!

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