If you've watched Happy Valley...

[GoldenCupidon]

(I haven't) and you are a wuss like me, do you think it's the sort of thing that if I start watching it alone while DP is away I'll spend the rest of the weekend too scared to leave the house? I love detective/police dramas, but I know there is some sexual violence content but not much else about the plot. Obviously can't google as there's so much about the current series (spoilers).

No, you’ll love it ! But you must start from the beginning

I think you’ll be fine. It’s not a “terror around every corner” type of show.

It's not scary.

There are some graphic scenes yes, but they are integral to the story. It's not gory, horror, or even a 'thriller'

It is brilliant tv though.

There are horrific things happening but also some brilliant humorous one liners.

No, it's not scary as such. There is a certain memory flashback (it lasts seconds) that appears periodically that creeps me out/upsets me but the rest of it is fine. It's one of the best things around to watch at the moment. As PP said you need to watch all of them and not try to pick it up part way through.

Have just finished season 2. It's fantastic. Very gripping.
Some shocking scenes but thoroughly recommend. Just be warned, you'll get hooked and start binging...

Do you usually spend the weekend too scared to leave the house if you watch something "scary" while DP is away? That's just bizarre to me!

HV is excellent & I would always recommend people watch it. If you do start it & you're not enjoying it, turn it off.

No not at all, it's incredible but you must start from the start!

I have just discovered this! I usually watch trashy, light stuff and I’m gripped! Can’t watch more than 2 episodes in a row though, as I find it too tense and actually super stressful, although I can’t wait to watch the next one!!

MIL here today watching with me and asking constant questions about what’s happening, why, who’s who etc etc argh!!!!!!! 😤😡🤣

Thanks all - message received and I will definitely start at the beginning!

@BringOnFebBankHoliday well no I was slightly exaggerating, but I do sometimes find horrible images or scenes from things can stay with me for a very long time and make me feel frightened, especially of realistic things like violent crimes against women.

Plus I was very open that I am a wuss.

Ah thanks @Yayyayitsaholiholiday - that is really helpful! I think I'll save it for daytime all things considered, for the first ep anyway.

Think it's time to give your MIL a little job to do far away from the tv

I want to add that I think James Norton’s acting in Season 2 is brilliant, I’m halfway through it. I watched a few episodes of Grantchester and was meh about him.

HV S1 he is good but S2 he is gripping. What I mean by that, his scenes bring out so much intense emotions, I’ve never felt the huge levels of anger & disgust at a fictional character before. I feel so breathless watching his scenes, I just want to reach through the screen and strangle him.

And obviously Sarah Lancashire is amazing!!

I watched the first two series as they came out. There's one violent incident that has stayed in my head, but it's not sexual violence. And I only think of it when Happy Valley is mentioned, it doesn't 'haunt me'.

I too hate anything gory and purposefully don't watch horror films or thrillers. But if I could go back in time, I wouldn't unwatch Happy Valley due to that violent scene. It's shocking, but fits within the storyline and overall has been an entertaining and thought-provoking watch.

There is no actual sexual violence portrayed directly, but it does happen off camera and the after effects are explored. Its certainly not exploitative or gratuitous.

It's so good. It's graphic but not scary. Definitely watch it. I was late to the party too but I've caught up. Can't wait until Sunday. Perhaps I need to get out more 🤣

I can hand on heart say it’s probably one of the best and most addictive drama series I have ever watched. Maybe because I give in Happy Valley country or maybe because it’s just bloody brilliant. Funny, raw, scary, gripping, clever. What more could you want.

agree with others. I never watched the first series until the second came out, then I tried the second and though “bloody hell” put series two on pause and binge watched one. I actually found the DVD for the first two in the drawer recently, I had got rid of all our other DVDs.

just before three came out I binge watched one and two again and I had forgotten lots from both but it tied it up nicely with 3.

so far, I think two is my favourite but once they’re all finished I won’t be able to pick as the y should hopefully come together like a jigsaw.

ps - I rarely watch tv

Watch it it's Amazing

I've just watched the first three or so and am already hooked. And S2 is even better?? Eeek.

There is the off but if graphic violence, but it's not gratuitous. Also Sarah Lancaster's grandson has the sweetest, most adorable mobile little face I've ever seen. I'd watch it just for him.

I can barely watch anything remotely scary ( I mean I’m talking even some episodes of things like Vera 😂) as I’m such a wuss - I managed Happy Valley!

I did occasionally close my eyes for the flash backs was the only thing!

Wait til you see him as a hulking great teenager!

Oh Is he still... sweet?

He is still sweet in a confused teenage way.

Yes. Your heart will break

That's not a spoiler btw, he's just sweet!