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Castaway

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Lilypops Mon 27-Jan-25 23:31:10

Anyone watching Castaway. with Sheridan Smith.? It’s quite good but I find she always acts the same in all the parts she’s in.
Also think the plot is a bit far fetched. And when the crocodile appeared I almost jumped out of my skin.A really good fake one I would add.
Still the beach and the blue sea make it nice to look at .

granfromafar Tue 28-Jan-25 08:47:20

Yes, I have watched the first 2 episodes and although it's not the best acting, have been weirdly drawn in. Slightly unbelievable- wouldn't there be more than one air crew on the flight, even on a smallish aircraft?

Primrose53 Tue 28-Jan-25 09:42:16

Oh that plastic crocodile ……. I couldn’t stop laughing even though it made me jump.🤣🤣

Very surprised Sheridan Smith agreed to be in this.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 28-Jan-25 09:55:39

I am another who is watching it not because it is good, but bad in a ridiculously somewhat funny way.

TerriBull Tue 28-Jan-25 13:14:51

Quite gripping! Enough to put anyone off, air travel for a while.

The actress who plays Sheriden Smith's younger sister was in the first Showtrial, she was very impressive in that.

TerriBull Tue 28-Jan-25 13:16:45

Having said that, the premise is ridiculous and I've only seen one episode. I'll keep watching thoughgrin

ViceVersa Tue 28-Jan-25 13:24:05

Was looking for it on my TV and kept coming up with the Tom Hanks film, so I think this series is actually called The Castaways, in case anyone else is searching for it too

eddiecat78 Tue 28-Jan-25 13:28:48

I read the book in my book club - I was the only one who didn't hate it !

Lilypops Tue 28-Jan-25 14:03:36

Terri bull. That’s who she was The one who played Sheridan s sister. !!! I knew the face but couldn’t remember what she had been in. She was so good in Show Trial.Celine Buckens.

granfromafar Thu 30-Jan-25 22:04:18

Well that was a load of twaddle! Did anyone else stick with it to the end? I kept wondering how they were keeping the baby so content with no milk, nappies, etc! If I come across the book, I won't bother!

Primrose53 Thu 30-Jan-25 22:06:02

Absolute rubbish. Glad it has finished and hope Sheridan Smith never allows herself to feature in such tripe.