The Responder - BBC1

[cuprabob]

Second series confirmed.

[lornemalvo]

Gary29 said:

Why would Bilbo Baggins giving the doctor a 'taken as police evidence' form get her brother off the hook for the missing coke? I didn't get that bit, I wasn't really paying much attention, but my missus didn't understand either.

Surely whoever was invested in the drugs would still be looking for a payout, I doubt the "police seized it sorry la" excuse would hold much weight amongst criminal gangs?

Oh and how come the female police officer couldn't escape from a flimsy cupboard with a coat hanger as a lock?!

Edited by Gary29 on Wednesday 2nd February 15:27

These drug dealers are obviously sticklers for paperwork. I really enjoyed this series and Freeman was superb but that slight plot hole also rankled me a bit

[cuprabob]

New series starts on Sunday 5th May.

[Deckert]

cuprabob said:

New series starts on Sunday 5th May.

That is very good news

[cuprabob]

All episodes of 2nd series now on iPlayer.

Edited by cuprabob on Sunday 5th May 22:03

[kevinon]

Started on series 2, and it's interesting and compelling. Martin Freeman is good value.

But like series 1, it feels like the scriptwriter - ex cop - has thrown everything he knows at it, including the kitchen sink. There's a lot of kitchen sink drama in fact. But the scale and juggling from home drama to various work plot lines makes it pretty hard to follow.

After 2 episodes of series 2, I am a tad frustrated.

[Boxster5]

Also got to episode 2 of series 2. It’s pretty bleak viewing to be honest.
There’s some funny bits in there too but overall it’s difficult viewing.
If you’re not a cup half full sort of person, probably worth giving it a miss.

[Pitre]

Hard to follow. Bleak is the word. Societies underbelly. Avoid if you don't like any of these things. Martin Freeman is good though.

[biggbn]

I'm finding it almost has 'Boys from the Blackstuff' vibes, really dark humour occasionally illuminating a rather bleak and hopeless situation.

[cuprabob]

biggbn said:

I'm finding it almost has 'Boys from the Blackstuff' vibes, really dark humour occasionally illuminating a rather bleak and hopeless situation.

And coicidentally the recently deceased Bernard Hill of Yosser Hughes fame is in this too.

Edited by cuprabob on Tuesday 7th May 16:30

[MBVitoria]

Got to say I'm really enjoying the second series so far.

The episode with Kevin Eldon ("DS Neil" ) had a few sad and poignant moments that just swung straight into pure comedy (the conversation about being scared, followed by the shot of Neil's notebook).

Also the line "have you seen the sun?" "no I don't read that st mate" had me laughing.

I thought it was well written, looking forward to more.

[cuprabob]

Finished series 2 last night. Found it a bit difficult to follow the characters at the start as it has been a while since series 1 but on the whole enjoyed it and a great performance by Martin Freeman doing his best Stephen Graham impersonation

Hope they do a 3rd series.

[Boxster5]

Finally finished watching this last night.
Great acting with totally believable (bloody frustrating) characters.
Thoroughly depressing at times with as someone said the true underbelly of society, but some classic comedy if you spot it.
One thing though - I never want to go to Liverpool!

[BossHogg]

I was born and dragged up there, that's why I left.

[Mr Tidy]

I had set series record, but after watching about 15 minutes of the first episode I cancelled it!

Just too miserable.

[hondajack85]

I watch this due to the hobbit geezer doing such a good job. Must be good as I dont get reminded of his bilbos effort at all. fargo was really good as well.
Not like a lot of actors that are just doing the same thing all the time.