I've tried a search of this and I'm surprised that there's no results.
It's a quite brilliant series about a drugs cartel in Liverpool. I strongly recommend it.
Anyone else watching?

On episode 3 and it's very tense

Sean Bean sold it for me. Watched one episode so far and enjoyed.

I watched the first one on Sunday and thought it was excellent.
I know I can binge it on I-Player, but I think I’ll watch it week by week to give me something to look forward to on a Sunday evening.
It’s like a Scouse version of “Kin”.

I'm really enjoying it myself, but strangely the TV critics don't seem to share that view and have criticised it for being too cliched and for poor acting. I don't think that's the case at all, on either front.

Great watch so far. The lad playing Michael is such a good actor. Very believable high end drug dealer for once. Great use of Scouse colloquialisms too

Just watched the first episode tonight. Nothing against Sean Bean but felt like it would be better a Scouser playing that role.

jrgbfc wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 9:45 pm

Just watched the first episode tonight. Nothing against Sean Bean but felt like it would be better a Scouser playing that role.

Stephen Graham was busy.

Yeah it's mad having a full on scouse family and Mr Yorkshire Tea being the head of the fam
Great twists though, and sooner than you think - very good watch

Mr Bean would be more believable as a Scouser

Bastid.

Spike wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:16 pm

Mr Bean would be more believable as a Scouser

It's a good job he's not playing a Scouser then

Watched the first episode and enjoyed it, will watch it week by week. I like Sean Bean as an actor.

beddie wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:36 pm

Watched the first episode and enjoyed it, will watch it week by week. I like Sean Bean as an actor.

all eps available

jrgbfc wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 9:45 pm

Just watched the first episode tonight. Nothing against Sean Bean but felt like it would be better a Scouser playing that role.

Only an hour and half away if that to Sheffield. Be loads of Yorkshire folk living in Liverpool and vice versa

jrgbfc wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 9:45 pm

Just watched the first episode tonight. Nothing against Sean Bean but felt like it would be better a Scouser playing that role.

He is a very good actor but he's definitely not one for deviating from his South Yorkshire accent in his roles!

blatherwickstattoos wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 9:25 pm

Great watch so far. The lad playing Michael is such a good actor. Very believable high end drug dealer for once. Great use of Scouse colloquialisms too

He is very good. Remember him playing a violent inmate in Jimmy McGovern's Time where he bullies Sean Bean's character. Good that he's got a more nuanced role in this.

It’s enjoyable and well acted , yes it’s a bit generic and the Scouse accents a bit “ over scoused” and wonky in a couple of the women , but it’s got some nice twists and quite a realistic feel . Pity Bean wasn’t in it longer but still. Though I did chortle at hiring an electric van from Marbella to Liverpool

blatherwickstattoos wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:40 pm

Only an hour and half away if that to Sheffield. Be loads of Yorkshire folk living in Liverpool and vice versa

I know but just seemed a bit odd to me the boss of a Liverpool crime family being Mr Yorkshire when the rest are all full on Scousers!

Watched two eps last night on iPlayer, thought it was
pretty good.
Will watch the rest soon.

No spoilers please, for those of us who want to watch it on a weekly basis.

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How many deaths on screen is that now for SB? Must be some sort of record!

Oh come on !!
People will still click into the link
And putting mini spoiler on will not stop them seeing this.

It’s hardly a mini spoiler is it either ?!!!

JohnDearyMe wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:57 pm

He is very good. Remember him playing a violent inmate in Jimmy McGovern's Time where he bullies Sean Bean's character. Good that he's got a more nuanced role in this.

Always been cast in this type of role, he was one of the scumbags in the drama Little Boy Blue. In real life he says it couldn't be further from the truth and he's a big softy taking his Nephews to the park for instance.

Good actor.

Watched first three episodes. Good series and a cracking soundtrack.

jrgbfc wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:08 am

I know but just seemed a bit odd to me the boss of a Liverpool crime family being Mr Yorkshire when the rest are all full on Scousers!

That drama (I've forgotten the title already) the other week with Scouser Stephen Graham was set in Doncaster I think.

Not sure watched it yet

It would be a very small world if you could only live in the place your accent fits

I wouldn’t be here for a start as, my mums a scouser

Does anyone know a way of watching it as can't watch it on BBC i player over here in the Philippines as it sounds really good...

Finished it last night. Though it was was very generic and cliched to begin with but it developed into a really gripping, tense drama. Really enjoyed and looking forward to series 2.

Clive 1960 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:23 pm

Does anyone know a way of watching it as can't watch it on BBC i player over here in the Philippines as it sounds really good...

Can you use a vpn set to the UK and then access iPlayer?

colne-claret wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 9:58 pm

Stephen Graham was busy.

Playing a cockney

Watched three episodes tonight it's pretty good the soundtrack to this series is brilliant on the strength of what I heard ive just dug out my old Matt Monroe LP's

Binge watched it yesterday and today.

What a bunch of happy pilgrims they are.

If that's any representation of these low life's existence then
goodness knows what the attraction is.

AlargeClaret wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 9:51 am

It’s enjoyable and well acted , yes it’s a bit generic and the Scouse accents a bit “ over scoused” and wonky in a couple of the women , but it’s got some nice twists and quite a realistic feel . Pity Bean wasn’t in it longer but still. Though I did chortle at hiring an electric van from Marbella to Liverpool

I don't think the van was electric, I thought the batteries were for the freezer?

Just finished watching this, and I have to say, it’s the best series I’ve seen in a long time. Brilliant acting, sharp writing, and a story that kept me hooked right through to the end.

Unlike so many shows that lose their way or get a bit cliché as they go on, this one stayed strong and actually got better. I won’t give away any spoilers for those still watching or planning to start, but I will say this: it’s absolutely worth the 8-hour investment – you won’t be disappointed.

Enjoyed this one.

Good cast and good script.

We got hooked - if you'll excuse the pun - early doors, and binge watched it over 2 nights.

Brilliant - tense, twists, great cast and plot. Well recommended.

Only got the last ep to watch.
Well worth it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.

One of the best things to be on the box lately.

Cheshireclaret wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 9:23 pm

I'm really enjoying it myself, but strangely the TV critics don't seem to share that view and have criticised it for being too cliched and for poor acting. I don't think that's the case at all, on either front.

Cliched, as in cliched characters, is one of the more stupid comments anyone can make about a film or book. What were the TV critics expecting, choir boys?

Excellent series, with a great cast. Could see the actor who plays the lead character Michael as the potential new James Bond.

JohnDearyMe wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:48 pm

He is a very good actor but he's definitely not one for deviating from his South Yorkshire accent in his roles!

Tha'll cop it in Mordor, A'll tek it off thee ter save yer t'trouble.