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To think Anna Maxwell Martin ‘made’ Gavin and Stacey?

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Jumell · 27/12/2024 09:34

When I first saw her on screen, I literally couldn’t believe my eyes.

As a whole it was pleasant enough and watchable albeit a bit boring in parts - e.g the whole stag do thing was bit ‘meh’ - but I couldn’t just sit through it without scrolling through phone which is terrible habit I know

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WalterdelaMare · 27/12/2024 15:53

I am a huge fan of hers, but she really did not make an impact in this.

magicalmrmistoffelees · 27/12/2024 15:52

Fratty · 27/12/2024 15:47

It's the culmination of a 17-year-long story. I'm not surprised you didn't get it, it's like starting the Harry Potter series on Book 7 and being confused about why everyone hates this bloke called Voldemort

No, I know the backstory story completely. The point I'm making is that them secretly sleeping together on and off for 10 years, at the same time as openly co-parenting well isn't a very convincing story arc.

You may ‘know’ the backstory, but if you haven’t seen any of the previous episodes you have no idea re the dynamics between the characters and why there’s still angst/unrequited love between them. I think it’s weird to watch a tiny part of a story and say that the story isn’t convincing.
Equally though… does it need to be convincing? It’s a comedy TV show. It’s not a documentary.

foyc · 27/12/2024 15:51

No, I know the backstory story completely. The point I'm making is that them secretly sleeping together on and off for 10 years, at the same time as openly co-parenting well isn't a very convincing story arc.

Well perhaps if you'd seen the previous 3 series and understood their dynamic it would be more convincing for you.

Fratty · 27/12/2024 15:47

It's the culmination of a 17-year-long story. I'm not surprised you didn't get it, it's like starting the Harry Potter series on Book 7 and being confused about why everyone hates this bloke called Voldemort

No, I know the backstory story completely. The point I'm making is that them secretly sleeping together on and off for 10 years, at the same time as openly co-parenting well isn't a very convincing story arc.

Hueandcry · 27/12/2024 15:35

No, she didn't.

Doggymummar · 27/12/2024 15:28

Bev, Kev, Kev, Bev that's Olivia Colemans best performance

ChristmasinBrighton · 27/12/2024 15:24

No. Of course it didn’t make a significant contribution. How odd.

KevinAndTracy · 27/12/2024 15:19

When I think back about all the things I loved about the G&S Finale, the appearance of AMM really doesn't feature

I agree that she played the role well but it was hardly a staring role and it wouldn't have made a jot of difference to my enjoyment of the show if the role was played by a lesser known actor

TheHallmarkedMan · 27/12/2024 15:14

She was excellent in Hot Fuzz too

GuessingGownaGoGo · 27/12/2024 15:08

LoafofSellotape · 27/12/2024 09:36

No. I don't get the love for her on MN or Olivia Coleman either.

I can only never see her as Sophie from Peep Show - she was good in that. Not sure what the fuss since is about either.

doodleschnoodle · 27/12/2024 15:05

Anyway as to the thread topic, no she didn't 'make it'. It was a bit part, a nice little 'ooh isn't that?' but other than that, pretty meaningless.

doodleschnoodle · 27/12/2024 15:05

Fratty · 27/12/2024 15:00

The Christmas Day special was the first Gavin and Stacey I've watched. Coming to it cold, it felt a bit odd that two people who share a teenage son would still have so much live amsfy/unre

It's the culmination of a 17-year-long story. I'm not surprised you didn't get it, it's like starting the Harry Potter series on Book 7 and being confused about why everyone hates this bloke called Voldemort.

Fratty · 27/12/2024 15:03

I know the backstory! Impossible not to, just never been compelled to watch. Think it's an aversion to the constant "lush/tidy" dialogue.

Fratty · 27/12/2024 15:02

Accidentally pressed post.

So much love angst/unrequited love. Just didn't work for me.

However I liked AMM's turn. It reminded me of her Line of Duty character or the role she had in Good Omens. Playing the registrar in a deadpan way added to the inappropriateness of impending wedding. I think it worked

magicalmrmistoffelees · 27/12/2024 15:01

Fratty · 27/12/2024 15:00

The Christmas Day special was the first Gavin and Stacey I've watched. Coming to it cold, it felt a bit odd that two people who share a teenage son would still have so much live amsfy/unre

It’s absolutely pointless watching it without any of the back story!

Fratty · 27/12/2024 15:00

The Christmas Day special was the first Gavin and Stacey I've watched. Coming to it cold, it felt a bit odd that two people who share a teenage son would still have so much live amsfy/unre

LlynTegid · 27/12/2024 14:40

A minor part, much as I loved her in Motherland.

Bulletbiting25 · 27/12/2024 14:37

I don't think AMM had any more impact in this than the John Lewis staff member who said the bride to be had already arrived...

ethelredonagoodday · 27/12/2024 14:30

I love AMM. She's a great actress and she's been brilliant in everything I've seen her in, including on the west end stage in Cabaret. However, she didn't make G&S, all the original characters did!

Iwanttoliveonamountain · 27/12/2024 14:26

How did Anna M look 10 years younger than usual?

TheEllisGreyMethod · 27/12/2024 14:09

LoafofSellotape · 27/12/2024 09:36

No. I don't get the love for her on MN or Olivia Coleman either.

Thank you 🙌🙌

Girasole02 · 27/12/2024 14:01

Rob Brydon made it for me.

foyc · 27/12/2024 14:00

@GelatoPistacchio haha that's what I was thinking, I'm assuming they only watch Nordic noir...

Although the tidy hallway thread with references to boot rooms may well supersede it today.

GelatoPistacchio · 27/12/2024 13:52

IsadoraQuagmire · 27/12/2024 12:28

I've never liked her. I don't see her on tv, because I very rarely watch any UK drama, but I've been very bored watching her in the theatre several times.

It's a late contender but possibly the most 'mumsnet' post of the year.

Brilliant 😂

Instructions · 27/12/2024 13:44

I'm not sure who she is?