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Granart Thu 13-Feb-14 13:07:50

Anyone watching this? The problem with watching The Bridge is that all other police dramas seem rubbish afterwards. I think this is the first one that can compare favourably in any way. I remember the first series but this is better.

kittylester Sat 22-Feb-14 10:43:04

We are thoroughly enjoying it and love Keeley Hawes! We watch it but then watch the recording (preferably in the afternoon with a brew) so we can then dissect it. We rarely 'get' it all first time round. confused

Granart, I loved the table turning and I like the fact that, up till now at least, there is a woman police officer who is acting more like we see men POs being portrayed.

We had an electric iron in the fifties and a plastic washing basket! Poor old Jessica Raine isn't having a very happy time at the moment is she? sad

Marelli Sat 22-Feb-14 12:45:17

Glad I'm not the only one who does that, Kitty! We have to do it with the Scandinavian ones, too - thank goodness for the 'catch-up' facility!

kittylester Sat 22-Feb-14 13:10:32

In fact, we pause it to make sure we are up to speed. blush

Charleygirl Sat 22-Feb-14 15:18:32

I thought that I was the only one not being 100% certain of what is going on. I am still enjoying it.

dahlia Sat 22-Feb-14 17:04:29

Thank goodness, it's not just me! I don't understand where the Kelley Hawes character got the information about the other officers, though I saw her viewing something on her computer. There was a bit where she had another officer sign papers - was this relevant or did I sleep through the really important bit? I think KH is really good in this part, and very convincing.

Marelli Sat 22-Feb-14 20:27:13

Just watched it all again, and I still can't understand it! What was going on at the end, when everyone was told they had to stay at the station and DI Denton was locked up....confused?

Granart Mon 24-Feb-14 17:30:40

Marelli do you mean when the confidential records from witness protection were brought to the investigators? This programme works on so many different levels that it can be hard to follow. If you are confused the Guardian blog gives a précis of each episode with enlightening comments from viewers.

Line of Duty recap: series two, episode two | Television & radio ...
www.theguardian.com › ... › Line of Duty: episode-by-episode
5 days ago - Line of Duty recap: series two, episode two.

Sorry I don't know how to do a proper link!

Marelli Mon 24-Feb-14 18:03:53

Thank you, Granart - it's very slightly clearer now! grin

Ana Wed 05-Mar-14 22:55:37

Oh, that poor woman! How much more can she endure?
I'm finding this series really gripping - BBC drama at its best.

merlotgran Wed 05-Mar-14 22:59:49

It's really good. I can't remember when I shouted, 'You b****rd' so many times at the telly.

Ana Wed 05-Mar-14 23:03:12

Yes! grin

Lona Wed 05-Mar-14 23:54:59

I forgot it was on! Anyway, just caught up now.
I daren't take my eyes off the screen, or I miss what some of them are saying.
I'd like to think that it's getting a bit far fetched, but unfortunately I don't think it is.
Good stuff though.

ninathenana Thu 06-Mar-14 07:57:21

Love it !!

Aka Thu 06-Mar-14 08:51:25

I'm on the edge of my seat sofa. Can't wait for next week.

Charleygirl Thu 06-Mar-14 08:57:41

two more episodes, cannot wait.

MaggieP Thu 06-Mar-14 09:44:51

This is such a good series, I thought there was only one more so am delighted to find there are two! Although not sure how they can keep Keeley going for all that time after last night's ending!

soop Thu 06-Mar-14 12:08:29

Captivating!

NanKate Sun 09-Mar-14 07:05:55

Best series on telly for ages.

Now for an explanation when Keeley was in prison in the last episode she found a note under her plate saying 'we know' what was that all about please ?

Lona Sun 09-Mar-14 08:42:47

NanKate If we knew the answer to that we wouldn't need to watch the next episode! grin

NanKate Sun 09-Mar-14 14:07:36

Point taken Lona.

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 09-Mar-14 14:27:32

I would have missed this if it hand' t been for this thread. Watched all four eisodes Thursday and Friday on catchup and can't wait for Wednesday now! Thank you all. smile

Wonder if you can get the first series on DVD.

POGS Sun 09-Mar-14 20:23:04

I have just watched 4 episodes back to back. Brilliant so far. Ouch, with the boiling water!!!!

I agree Keeley Hawes is excellent.

Flowerofthewest Sun 09-Mar-14 23:36:11

Have just found it on 'catch up'; and have watched all of the episodes thus far. Love it it certainly is excellent POGS Roll on Wednesday. Missing it already

Ana Wed 12-Mar-14 23:02:12

Well, I thought I had it all worked out, but now I'm not so sure...confused

Can't wait for the last episode next week!

Aka Thu 13-Mar-14 01:36:00

Yes, starting to put all these OTT acts of violence together and wonder???