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I think it's pretty clever, I like the way they've kept the original story line going and re-introduced the sub-plots of his on going health issue and the Sandbrook case. Ultimately it strikes me that this is all about skeletons in cupboards and the residents of Broadchurch do seem to have a few, I'm fascinated to see how it all plays out.
I personally think the acting is first rate, Coleman, Tennant and Rampling are excellent and while folk moan about the locations, does that really matter? This is fiction, but very good fiction and a darn sight better than the usual drivel we get served. I agree it is sprinkled with a few too many adverts, but ITV have got to pay for it somehow, if it bothers you that much get Sky+
I personally think the acting is first rate, Coleman, Tennant and Rampling are excellent and while folk moan about the locations, does that really matter? This is fiction, but very good fiction and a darn sight better than the usual drivel we get served. I agree it is sprinkled with a few too many adverts, but ITV have got to pay for it somehow, if it bothers you that much get Sky+
SGirl said:
RichB said:
Daft question - why is Beth quite so mad at Ellie? Yes I did watch the first series but I've forgotten 
Because Ellie is married to Joe, who confessed to killing Danny. Beth can't accept that Ellie had nothing to do with it and didn't know what Joe had been up to.RichB said:
h right, I knew Joe was Ellie's husband just seems a bit over the top.
My sentiments entirely. Beth screaming at Ellie whenever she sees her and even physically pushing her around just for having the temerity to go back to her own house does grate a bit. A lot, actually. I appreciate that she's a bereaved mother and hormonal and all that, but all the same. Mad bint. 
SGirl said:
My sentiments entirely. Beth screaming at Ellie whenever she sees her and even physically pushing her around just for having the temerity to go back to her own house does grate a bit. A lot, actually. I appreciate that she's a bereaved mother and hormonal and all that, but all the same. Mad bint.
Still would.Dan_1981 said:
I'm still enjoying it.
The scene last night where the lawyer came to their house and it showed many of the characters - all with secrets / skeletons that were revealed in the 1st series was very good I thought.
I think that was one of the many elements that causes outbursts - shouting at the telly etc. When, in the history of justice, has anyone had the QC round for a pre-trial meet up with some key witnesses? And perhaps some cake and a cup of tea while they agree on statements etc.The scene last night where the lawyer came to their house and it showed many of the characters - all with secrets / skeletons that were revealed in the 1st series was very good I thought.
Still watching, but only because 'Scared Witless' (Silent Witness) went off up it's own fundament many moons ago.
The Don of Croy said:
Dan_1981 said:
I'm still enjoying it.
The scene last night where the lawyer came to their house and it showed many of the characters - all with secrets / skeletons that were revealed in the 1st series was very good I thought.
I think that was one of the many elements that causes outbursts - shouting at the telly etc. When, in the history of justice, has anyone had the QC round for a pre-trial meet up with some key witnesses? And perhaps some cake and a cup of tea while they agree on statements etc.The scene last night where the lawyer came to their house and it showed many of the characters - all with secrets / skeletons that were revealed in the 1st series was very good I thought.
Still watching, but only because 'Scared Witless' (Silent Witness) went off up it's own fundament many moons ago.
te.Series 1 was really good, I watched the lot on NowTV just before series 2 started. Series 2 is like a different show altogether, I don't know anything about real courtroom proceedings, but I don't think this is it. I'm not sure whether to stick with it or stop and pretend that Broadchurch was only ever 1 series.
M3DEV said:
...The court case scene was dreadful. The prosecution allow the defense to accuse the two involved police officers of going to a hotel room to have an affair, without challenging it, what????
I have never done jury service or been part of a trial but that did seem far fetched. I was waiting for the leftie, one earing wearing, hair shirted, pinko, liberal voting judge to challenge it but she didn't. Ridiculous. Looking forward to next weeks' - now that we've seen both QC's have some challenges (was it tiredness leading to the car crash?) then the underlings must have some truly whopping secrets to unfold.
Of course it's about as remote from a well thought through constructive narrative as the LibDems are from outright victory come May, but the scenery is good and Olivia Coleman's expressions make up for a lot...
Of course it's about as remote from a well thought through constructive narrative as the LibDems are from outright victory come May, but the scenery is good and Olivia Coleman's expressions make up for a lot...
Coleman (and to a lesser extent Tennant) is all that's keeping me watching this.
I'm used to ranting at the TV about depiction of court scenes and legal issues, but this series really isn't doing my blood pressure any good at all! I understand that realism is sacrificed in the name of drama and accessibility, but there comes a point when you just can't suspend disbelief any longer....
I'm used to ranting at the TV about depiction of court scenes and legal issues, but this series really isn't doing my blood pressure any good at all! I understand that realism is sacrificed in the name of drama and accessibility, but there comes a point when you just can't suspend disbelief any longer....
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