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I Fought the Law

(38 Posts)
Greenfinch Tue 02-Sept-25 21:51:18

I have just watched the first episode.Absolutely brilliant drama - so moving and well acted by all. I look forward to watching the next episode.

Jane43 Tue 02-Sept-25 21:50:46

I’ve watched it all, it was very moving and Sheridan Smith played the part so well. I got so angry at the incompetence Ann Ming experienced and admire her fortitude so much, it was lovely to see her at the end. I agree TerriBull the little boy was gorgeous.

HowVeryDareYou2 Tue 02-Sept-25 21:48:02

I don't much like Sheridan Smith, but she was great in this. What a struggle (and victory) Ann Ming had. I cried at the end.

TerriBull Tue 02-Sept-25 21:42:07

I've watched them all. Sheridan Smith, a consistently good actress, has excelled herself in this. It's very moving, especially at the very, very end, but no spoilers. I loved Kevin the grandson what a gorgeous little boy.

BlueBelle Tue 02-Sept-25 21:36:24

Watching it as it comes on so see 2 and enjoying it Sheridan Smith is excellent in the part

Primrose53 Tue 02-Sept-25 21:23:53

Absolutely brilliant. Sheridan Smith is a fantastic actress. We loved it and showing the real Ann Ming was a lovely touch.

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 02-Sept-25 19:56:48

I've not seen the drama, but I have seen a documentary about this story and am in awe of this remarkable woman.

Bridie22 Tue 02-Sept-25 18:40:23

Binge watched all 4 episodes on Sunday, good series, Sheridan Smith plays Anne really well, emotional and story of a mother who won't give up.

Eloethan Tue 02-Sept-25 18:36:15

I binge watched it too. Ann Ming was a force to be reckoned with and thank goodness, through her sheer determination and over several years, she managed to change the law. I was so full of admiration for her, fighting on even after her terrible ordeal and the grief that a parent can never really recover from.

Sheridan Smith was brilliant. I'm glad to see her once again in a serious, important, drama rather than conveyer-belt type nonsense like The Castaways (which I, foolishly, watched right to the very ridiculous end).

pably15 Tue 02-Sept-25 18:29:49

I have watched the firtst 2 episodes and loved it , can't wait to see the rest, I had tears inmy eyes.

merlotgran Tue 02-Sept-25 18:26:32

I binge watched it. Sheridan Smith is so good at playing forceful women who stand up to men.
It was a very powerful drama. The ending had me in tears.

Aely Tue 02-Sept-25 18:09:48

Pleased to hear it is worth watching. I took the precaution of Bookmarking it for future viewing but haven't watched it yet.

MollyNew Tue 02-Sept-25 18:03:06

We have just watched all four episodes of this series this afternoon. I am not normally a fan of Sheridan Smith but this is a brilliant drama and she is very impressive. The rest of the cast are also very good.

More than that, what a formidable person Ann Ming is. The world is a better place with people like her in it.