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Keeping Faith

(244 Posts)
NanKate Sat 03-Mar-18 21:04:55

Just found this mystery series 8 episodes on the BBC IPlayer. All set in Wales and from BBC Wales. Seen the first two episodes which I thoroughly enjoyed. Just wish the whole series was ready to watch.

NanKate Mon 03-Sep-18 17:27:44

Humpty I think I understood the plot having watched it twice this is basically what happened as I have mentioned earlier.

I think Evan got in with a bad crowd as he needed money and he drew up dodgy contracts for them. Then I think he told the police what was happening and they took him in as a spy for them. Two of the police became corrupted and were trying to get the money off Evan. I think the money was to do with the blonde bird who wanted the cash for the drugs she had.

We may find out more with series 2.

PernillaVanilla Mon 03-Sep-18 10:19:35

Presumably not from very far away - her accent is the same as all the other characters!

humptydumpty Sun 02-Sep-18 14:00:46

I had turned to this thread in the hope that someone would have explained the plot, but it looks as if most people are as confused as me! Any drama with such a convoluted storyline suggests to me poor plot writing.. Surely the ausience should understand it all by the ned, second series or not. In contrast just finished 'Unforgotten', vastly better IMO in writing, plot and acting, a model of how it should be done...

Greyduster Sun 02-Sep-18 09:15:52

About bloomin’ time!

Jane10 Sun 02-Sep-18 06:39:31

It's gone at last I see!

MawBroon Sat 01-Sep-18 19:01:16

Hellooooo GNHQ Nobody there?
I cannot understand why you are ignoring us.

Moocow Sat 01-Sep-18 16:52:29

Reported it just now then continued to read the posts only to find they are mainly about it being reported. Thought it was strange that no-one had already done so! Whatever has happened at GN HQ?

nigglynellie Sat 01-Sep-18 13:41:34

I've reported it again, and asked if GN could possibly find the time to look at and delete his vulgar post - Not holding my breath!!!

Lazigirl Sat 01-Sep-18 09:49:03

Absolutely Bluebell. Regular posters quickly get a rap on the knuckles if they step out of (GNHQ) line. This will encourage all the other weirdos out there to start posting random stuff. hmm

MawBroon Sat 01-Sep-18 08:29:58

Maybe we should start one! grin

BlueBelle Sat 01-Sep-18 08:29:00

Methinks it would be long gone if it was a thread about a thread ????

MawBroon Sat 01-Sep-18 07:32:01

I have reported it three times now, and get the automatic acknowledgement each time hmm

Jane10 Sat 01-Sep-18 07:27:36

Nope. It's still there this morning. Come on GN wake up!! Think I'll report it again.

nigglynellie Sat 01-Sep-18 07:04:20

I agree BlueBelle, totally inappropriate and extremely tacky.
Can I ask Joedans, a) why you posted this vulgar tripe, and b) what relevance you feel it has to this thread?! I too am reporting it to GN in the hopes it will be removed.

BlueBelle Sat 01-Sep-18 04:51:04

Gransnet HQ may I ask why Joedans post is still showing a day after it was reported by a number of people
Thank you

Jomarie Fri 31-Aug-18 23:31:11

I found it confusing at times but rather compelling. My daughter is smitten with it and encouraged me to watch it - she is avidly awaiting the next series. She is in her early 40's so I can understand her interest - I am in my late 60's and am not so gullible - more's the pity!!! All the actors are brilliant in my humble opinion.

Eloethan Fri 31-Aug-18 23:10:00

I've just watched the last episode and, to be honest, I couldn't make head nor tail of what was going on.

I won't bother watching it again.

harrigran Fri 31-Aug-18 19:15:19

Just watched all eight episodes and am kicking myself for persevering, what a load of drivel. Too dark, too much whispering and the music drowned out the dialogue. The most unprofessional lawyers and police.
Next time I see Welsh thriller in the TV guide I will give it a miss.

TerriBull Fri 31-Aug-18 18:21:45

Evan's got some explaining hmm Looking forward to the next series, lots of loose ends. Tom, the father in law made the rather cryptic comment regarding Faith to his wife "we never knew where she came from" or possibly that comment was the other way round. Anyway wonder if that is something that will feed into the next series. We shall see!

Day6 Fri 31-Aug-18 18:16:44

We recorded it and finished watching it last night.

My feeling was they could have condensed it all down to about three episodes. There was so much naval gazing, staring, strange camera angles from above, weird, contorted poses from Faith - and yes, the clawing at the hair got a bit much too. OH kept saying "She's going to kick her shoes off any minute now," and she did. All this "nothing much going on other than deep anguish" was accompanied to music.

The plot was slightly confusing too - so many baddies and who was doing what to whom and where exactly did Evan get involved? Much of the dialogue was lost because of poor delivery. Thank goodness for re-wind!

Evan bounced back in the end (or did he?) looking very clean cut, relaxed and like a big smiley James Martin. Big time crook/ex con Steve Baldini was definitely punching above his weight too in imagining he and Faith were compatible, but he did provide support and a lovely solid shoulder to lean on. I imagine he'd have been 'rewarded' for his efforts in the closing minutes if the silly, foolish husband hadn't shown up. There was no joy or relief on Faith's face, was there, when she saw Evan grinning in the darkness like he'd just got back from a fortnight in Tenerife.

I am not sure how series two of KF will pan out now the crooks and their deeds are out in the open. The local police in that area will need serious reinforcement given the number of serious crooks and gangs in the neighbourhood, as well as bent officers at the local nick! All two constables did EVERYTHING from searches, arrests, interviews, reception work, crime scene investigation, guard duty and police car driving. shock The BIL of a murder suspect would have been taken off the case, surely? Quite a bit of the drama didn't ring true.

It was enjoyable, but annoying at the same time, imo.

MawBroon Fri 31-Aug-18 17:50:42

It sounds like Allo, Allo and The Madonna with the Big Boobies!
How much more often do we need to report this. confusedconfused

Jane10 Fri 31-Aug-18 17:29:01

I reported it too. Maybe they clicked on that dodgy link and their computer system has been hacked!

Greyduster Fri 31-Aug-18 17:11:14

I did send GNHQ a little follow up poke in the ribs, but they must be out partying somewhere!

BlueBelle Fri 31-Aug-18 16:40:51

And it’s still on from 10 am this morning that’s 7 hours I really do think it’s poor to not have it removed when first reported I wonder if one of us made a poor taste post how long before it was deleted ?

overthehill Fri 31-Aug-18 16:27:53

Hate this trend with dramas not finishing with a positive conclusion. Makes me feel all the previous episodes were a waste of time. If the producers think it leaves me gagging for more i.e. another series. They are wrong, in my case it puts me off.