Grace

I really enjoyed Sunday nights episode.

I watch very few dramas, but do like Grace for the reasons Sarnia gives. I have only watched half of Sunday's so far but enjoying it.

I’ve read the books, but I just can’t ‘warm’ to John Simm as Grace.

I also have read the books and enjoyed Sunday night's Grace. I think there are only 3 more of this series.

Yes watched it. Police/forensic procedure was lacking! Entering property without foot coverings and without all concerned wearing gloves. Made an attempt at using folded over glove picking up certain stuff. It was ok but not brilliant.

I love the books, but not so the tv series.

I don’t like the actor playing Grace, he doesn’t match up to my vision of him hahaha

I’ve read all the books.

No, John Simm isn’t ‘Grace’, neither is the actress playing his partner ‘Clio’.

But it’s a pleasant ‘ish’ way to spend two hours on a Sunday evening.

I forgot Sherwood was on at the same time, a much grittier watch.

I don't like the writer. Always bashed up women; people buried alive; this time a burning babydoll in a pram. Lovely Sunday Evening drama.

Calendargirl

I’ve read all the books.

No, John Simm isn’t ‘Grace’, neither is the actress playing his partner ‘Clio’.

But it’s a pleasant ‘ish’ way to spend two hours on a Sunday evening.

I forgot Sherwood was on at the same time, a much grittier watch.

Exactly how I feel Calendargirl having read all the books so far. But then I am often disappointed by TV series taken from books I have read.

I am watching Grace on my iPad while doing my exercise bike, so probably not paying sufficient attention - but I am finding the stories v grim and rather silly.

I did watch a previous series and don’t recall it being so grim.
I see many fans of the books here - are all the novels gruesome?
No wish to offend anyone who enjoys the stories … I realise we all have different tastes.

Ive read all the books and enjoyed the programme but Grace is much more handsome than John Simm. 🥴🤣

Poppyred

Ive read all the books and enjoyed the programme but Grace is much more handsome than John Simm. 🥴🤣

I too have read (and enjoyed) all the books - but agree that Grace (in my mind's eye) is far more handsome, rugged and appealing than John Simm (sorry John 😔). And Cleo is nothing like the actress portraying her. I do wish when books were translated into screen/film productions, that they would make sure the characters where similar to the ones the author created.

Does anyone know why his wife is faffing around and not revealing herself to him, or have I missed something?

Flo122

Does anyone know why his wife is faffing around and not revealing herself to him, or have I missed something?

She disappeared a few years ago without a word to anyone ……..

A friend recently passed on to me the Grace author’s book which explained the whole story of his wife’s disappearance, and, of course the reason why she’s not revealing herself.

Very convoluted plot. We lost interest.

The books are better.

Having said that, the last one I read wasn’t very good.

I have the latest Grace on order from the library, hope it’s an improvement.

I've never read the books but I really like the series, John Simm is fine for me probaby because I've not read the books.

I’m with Boolya. Too convoluted for me too, nodded off and then completely lost the plot. Loved the books though.

I love the Grace books but have to agree that John Simm is not my idea of Grace. I normally love John Simm and I probably would have done if I hadn't had an image of Grace firmly implanted in my mind. I also think that they haven't really done the sub plot of Grace's missing wife justice either. I know what it is all about but my DH was somewhat confused.

Love the books as set in Brighton but the characters are totally mis -cast as far as I am concerned ! So I cannot watch it again 🤞

Susieq62

Love the books as set in Brighton but the characters are totally mis -cast as far as I am concerned ! So I cannot watch it again 🤞

Oh I do agree

I’m enjoying it especially as my DS lives near Brighton so I recognise many of the places.

Now I’ll get a lot of flak for this. I wish the police woman with the short hair would grow it to cover her ears. 👂👂

Georgesgran

I’ve read the books, but I just can’t ‘warm’ to John Simm as Grace.

Same here. Wasn't he a nurse in some long-running series? It's stuck in my head and he doesn't seem to have the gravitas a policeman needs.