London Spy

I'd like to see where it's going. I wish modern directors didn't seem to believe that 'film noir' means 'in the dark'

We Watched it for ten mins, then DH said " Humphhh! A gay thing, not watching that!" As I wasn't bothered about watching it in the first place, and had phone calls to make, he switched on to some sport instead.

I was going to start a thread opn it!

I thought it was really good - beautiful, confusing, and so sad. Where is it going next?

(It could never be anything but beautiful with Ben Wishaw in it)

The sex scenes were an integral part of it. It was done so well. It seemed to be more about love.

I enjoyed it but I'm sure OH would of been uncomfortable watching it but he was out.
It was a bit obvious but still enjoyable.

I thought it was really good too. I read that it was loosely based on the case of the young MI5 agent who was found dead in his flat, having reportedly "locked himself in a suitcase".

Oh yes I remember that.

I found the sex scene just a little more explicit than necessary.
The scene could have taken place with just a little of the .....""less is more"" .......

DH who is ex Royal Navy followed by 30 years law enforcement says about such scenes...."they'll soon be making it compulsory".
I do try to encourage him to give and take a little more.

It is a love story and nobody would have been shocked if it was heterosexual.
Personally I just looked as the sex scene as a bit of eye candy telling DH it was a pity they were gay.
I am intrigued now by all the clues and will be watching more.

I thought it was flipping awful.

And I do like Ben Wishart!

Not for me.I don't want to see two men slobbering over each other.Bad enough a man and woman.
And I've got nothing against gays or anybody else.Just don't want it in my face.

I thought it was a spy drama! Which of course it is - eventually. The love story bit I understood, for the dramatic effect, but there was so little spy intreague I wondered if it would ever happen. The last 10 mins were more like it!

When is Charlotte Rampling going to appear? Jim Broadbent was excellent, he's usually playing a downtrodden better half.

Not sure if I'll bother next week.

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These days I turn away from most sex scenes, gay or straight. Last night he buried his head in the computer and I became fascinated by my phone. But we stuck with it because we wanted to see what came next. And yes, I saw the connection to the spy in the sports bag story too although there is a disclaimer at the end of the programme.

I agree J52 the first episode was not what I was expecting.
I will stick with it now the spy element is to the fore.
It's only three episodes isn't it?

I watched because of Ben Wishaw but I wouldn't have bothered otherwise. I made the 'body in the bag' connection but mostly it reminded me of Stephen Fry and his newish husband.
I'll give it another week I think.

coolgran unintentional LOL - I do encourage him to give and take a little more.

I presume you mean re the viewing.

Oh yes Eloethan! It does seem to tie in with that case. I can't wait for next episode. Hope it stays as good.

Do you know, because there seemed to be so much love and kindness involved, the sex scene made me more understanding of gay people. It just seemed right.

Thought it was brilliant. Such a sense of threat and uncertainty. The three main actors were fantastic. I thought the sex was fine just part of the story and showing there was real love there.

I feel uncomfortable with sex scenes too but it makes no difference to me whether they're gay or straight. I agree with jingle - I thought the relationship between these two men was loving and very poignant.

grannyknot lol......
DH is wonderful .....but not I'm afraid when it comes to scenes such as this.

Why do men feel so uncomfortable with gay scenes? I don't feel the same about lesbian scenes. It is what it is.

Mum just phoned and raved about this - I haven't watched it yet. Mum said it was so BBC and classy, absolutely wonderful, so I'm looking forward to it.