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Mary59nana Tue 29-Apr-25 14:56:40

A very good drama based on real life events.
8 Episodes a little bit slow at the beginning but stick with it as it's gripping.
ITV on catch up
Hope you enjoy as much as I did

TerriBull Tue 29-Apr-25 19:50:57

Yes I watched a couple of episodes last night, I think the tension was beginning to crank up towards the end of episode 2. I'll watch another episode tonight.

TerriBull Wed 30-Apr-25 12:49:15

Having watched a couple more episodes last night, I agree with OP, I've definitely reached the gripping part now and would recommend this Australian psychological thriller and I've dumped more series than I can remember, but sticking with this one.

Mary59nana Wed 30-Apr-25 15:23:23

Glad your enjoying it Terribull as its so true to life in this day and age of deciet lies and scams.
I read today a write up on it in the Mirror giving good reviews.

TerriBull Wed 30-Apr-25 15:52:19

Yes its very good Mary, I'm giving it the thumbs up because so many series of this nature miss the mark for me, this one hasn't so far.

granfromafar Thu 01-May-25 15:49:53

I watched the first episode and enjoyed it. I like the actress, Asher Keddie, who played an obstetrics doctor in Offspring, which was excellent. Have had trouble with ITVx cutting out, but will persevere as it looks such an intriguing storyline.

Retread Thu 01-May-25 15:59:07

I'm hooked! I'm mesmerised by how much cr*p she takes from the guy! I'm on episode 5.

Mary59nana Thu 01-May-25 18:00:09

Glad you are all enjoying and Retred i was shouting at the screen in frustration at at her.

Retread Thu 01-May-25 18:36:24

😄 me too!

granfromafar Sat 03-May-25 22:03:15

Just seen that this is being shown tonight, 10pm on ITV so can watch from the start. I presumed it had been on previously but obviously not.

Catterygirl Sat 03-May-25 23:00:07

I’ve downloaded it and hope it’s as gripping as it sounds.

DollyRocker Sun 04-May-25 14:08:28

It's excellent, we're up to episode 7 after ditching the abysmal offerings on Netflix. I used to work near the stunning coastal area it was filmed in and it's quite nostalgic for me.

mabon1 Sun 04-May-25 14:29:03

What is the name of the series please.

Realky Sun 04-May-25 14:43:12

'Fake' is the name is of the series!

Greciangirl Sun 04-May-25 15:52:55

A good drama on Netflix I recommend is Black Work.
Starring Sheridan Smith.
It’s really gripping.
No good explaining as I’m not good at that.
But anything she stars in is usually good.

Mary59nana Sun 04-May-25 16:14:14

Glad everyone is enjoying Fake

JCGJCG Sun 04-May-25 16:17:30

Now, I have to disagree about Sheridan Smith as I find her working in any drama to be off-putting. I really can't explain why -- and I would make an exception of her performance as Cilla Black which was admirable! It may be over-exposure: tv & film seem to do that with a new talent who gets a few good reviews -- suddenly they're in everything. Does anyone else share this over-exposure feeling?

JPB123 Sun 04-May-25 19:20:22

Fully agree about Sheridan Smith and yes she was great as Cilla Black.

mokryna Sun 04-May-25 19:57:51

I enjoyed watching Fake, more than I anticipated.

Retread Sun 04-May-25 20:22:25

This might seem a bit strange … in the end I felt sorry for Joe, after all he has a mental health problem (fantasist) so he deserves sympathy as much as she does. I sort of felt as if he couldn’t help himself and deep down he must be very unhappy. His life is a mess.

Gingster Mon 05-May-25 07:31:10

Just watched the third episode. It makes me anxious watching her.

AGAA4 Mon 05-May-25 08:21:45

I finished watching it last night. It was very well acted. Sadly these things happen. Liars and manipulators are out there.

Dizzyribs Thu 08-May-25 10:16:58

I sympathise with ITVx cutting out @granfronafar. I really want to watch this but Ive had to give up half way through episode 3. It cut at least four times each episode and the last one did it every single advert break- after the ads! I watched the same ads four times only to have it cut again. That’s when I just gave up. So sad, but not unexpected.

PinkSweetPea Thu 08-May-25 14:17:06

Just watched episode 4 and enjoying it, was not sure after first episode but glad I stuck with it. Going to watch episode 5 tonight

Mary59nana Thu 08-May-25 15:44:09

Im glad you have all enjoyed watching Fake
Like i said in my opening post stick with it and it becomes comulsive viewing