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River

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jinglbellsfrocks Tue 13-Oct-15 22:04:01

Anyone watch it?

It was the best thing I have watched in a long time. Good twist at the end too. Great!

rosequartz Thu 12-Nov-15 17:58:45

I'd never heard of him before River.

stillhere Sat 14-Nov-15 16:18:58

I wondered if he was also the one who called for Stevie to be killed, as it would have exposed him.

rosequartz Sat 14-Nov-15 20:17:34

Do you mean the judge stillhere - yes I think so too

stillhere Sun 15-Nov-15 15:06:23

Yes. I meant to watch that part again to check, but wiped it out of habit!

Ana Tue 17-Nov-15 22:15:01

Well, how good was that? It must be among the best tv dramas this year - and everything explained in the end (not that I saw that coming...)

NfkDumpling Tue 17-Nov-15 22:30:45

Not often it happens - but I guessed who did it! Not the why or wherefore though. Good plot right to the end. Dead chuffed that I more or less managed to keep up too while DH didn't. Usually it's the other way around. Really enjoyed it.

gillybob Tue 17-Nov-15 22:42:57

Oh I cried a river when he was dancing and singing outside the Chinese restaurant..... sad

I agree one of the best dramas I have seen in ages.

I did suspect her mother Bridie but didn't dream for a minute it would be....... Oops I nearly said it (would hate to spoil it for those who might watch on catch up)

rosequartz Tue 17-Nov-15 23:18:36

Well, that kept us in suspense didn't it.

I should have put the sub titles on in one or two places, but managed to follow it.
And yes gillybob - well I didn't cry but ......

POGS Wed 18-Nov-15 00:29:23

One of the best detective/dramas since Happy Valley.

I have always liked Stellan Skarsgard but whilst this was only a t.v production I think it was one of his best acting roles. I don't think there was a bad actor amongst any of the cast. The story had a good plot, the acting was excellent and I actually found that whilst it was obviously a murder case the romantic side between River and Stevie had me hooked.

I cried at the scene at the Chinese restaurant and when he followed her outside I thought it was a wonderful scene. I cried as well Gillybob.

gillybob Wed 18-Nov-15 10:02:48

As you said in an earlier post rosequartz I hadn't heard of him before River. Should I know him from something else?

I confess to finding him rather attractive. Those eyes, that smile.... blush

The final scenes did nothing for my already swollen eye !

It did make me think that we should grasp every minute as though it were our last. River really wanted to tell Stevie that he loved her but didn't have the courage to do so until it was too late.

KatyK Wed 18-Nov-15 10:33:28

Loved it smile

POGS Wed 18-Nov-15 12:19:43

gillybob

Good Will Hunting, Pirates of the Carribean, Breaking the Waves, Mama Mia (gorgeous) etc.

gillybob Wed 18-Nov-15 14:44:40

Oh crikey yes I remember him from Mama Mia and Good Will Hunting too. Thanks for that POGS

hildajenniJ Wed 18-Nov-15 17:13:31

River!! Well I've just watched the final episode. I must say that it was the best thing I've seen on television for a long time. I was riveted from the beginning. Great cast and production, and good sound quality too.
Excellent stuff BBC.

trisher Wed 18-Nov-15 19:14:15

Loved it. Great ending. All the characters were really believable and the actors were fantastic. TV at its best,

Grannyboots1 Wed 18-Nov-15 19:27:11

What a wonderful series, even though I found it quite hard to follow. Tuesday nights won't be the same.

tinaf1 Wed 18-Nov-15 19:57:13

Great series will miss it

rosesarered Wed 18-Nov-15 20:26:09

i enjoyed it too, riveting acting wasn't it?

rosequartz Wed 18-Nov-15 21:13:41

I found him mesmerising.

rosequartz Wed 18-Nov-15 21:14:22

And Nicola Walker is brilliant too
And the one who played Ira, and his superior, forgotten her name.

Grandma2213 Wed 18-Nov-15 23:12:41

I watched the final episode this morning and I feel like a child whose birthday is over. This is one of the best things I have seen for a very long time. Such brilliant acting from all the cast had me totally engrossed from beginning to end. The most amazing thing was how River could look so tortured and yet when he smiled he lit up the screen. Those final scenes with Stevie had me weeping with a smile on my face!!