To be a little bit in love with Ted Hastings?

[MintyCedric]

Disclaimer: I'm currently catching up and halfway through Series 4, and aware that he may have become shadier in recent times (but don't know the details so no spoilers please!)

I think the fact he's Irish and has a huge line in sarky comebacks definitely helps.

@Decrepit

Anyone think Sean Bean is gorgeous?

No

@OneofPansPeople
And it's a Nope from me too.

I definitely would. Steve is too beardy (and I prefer Martin Compston's real accent).

Mind you I really fancy Gene Hunt, so maybe I just like sexist old coppers

I adore Ted. But I fell in love with Adrian in Hear My Song.

@Decrepit

Anyone think Sean Bean is gorgeous?

Hell yes!

Nondescript Ted? 🤔. I’ve a good mind to tell you the ending now OP for that.

@iklboo

Yes because Steve is the fit one.

Steve looks like a miffed gerbil.

I want Ted to be my uncle that you go to when you're fed up / having problems and he has a drink with you, gives you a hug, kisses the top of your head and tells you everything is going to be ok.

😂😂😂

Steve definitely looks better with a beard! He looks about 12 without one.

@Bagelsandbrie he looks like a geography teacher with a beard!

I can't fancy wee Steve, I just can't.

And when Martin Compston is being Scottish, all I can hear is that terrifying wee shite of a murderer from that terrifying murder thing set in Glasgow in the 50s, whatever it was called. He was brilliant, but horrific.

I love Ted. Love him.

Ted is dreamy.

He's only interested in one thing though...

And that's nickin' bent coppers!!!!

Completely agree with the poster who said about the feminist guilt and love of both Ted and Gene Hunt. So true!

Had a naughty dream about Steve the other week

[quote VienneseWhirligig]@Bagelsandbrie he looks like a geography teacher with a beard![/quote]
Hahahaha! I can see what you mean now you’ve said it.

OMG those pictures! Also absolutely lolling at Ted-Talk. I see what you did there...

I have found my people! Absolutely love Ted. His one liners are classic.

VienneseWhirligig Gene Hunt fan here as well! What is it with these strong sexist coppers?! Can't get enough!

I haven't managed to get on board with Gene Hunt as yet, but I'd have a bit of Cormoran Strike any day of the week!

I saw him outside one of our local shops and thought I knew him and said hello, he smiled and said hello back. Only realised as he walked off.

I'm with you op.

@ShinyMe

I can't fancy wee Steve, I just can't.

And when Martin Compston is being Scottish, all I can hear is that terrifying wee shite of a murderer from that terrifying murder thing set in Glasgow in the 50s, whatever it was called. He was brilliant, but horrific.

Oh the Peter Manuel thing? That was scary he played ‘Glasgow’s most feared gangster’ Paul Ferris in The Wee Man too. I did find that film quite unintentionally funny...

YABU Minty There's only one thing Ted Hastings is interested in and the is bent coppers...... ya wee shite

Anyone think Sean Bean is gorgeous?

I rarely experience sexual attraction but Sean Bean..... I think I'd break him!

Oh yes I have a thing for TV detectives my favourites along with Ted are

Detective Martin Rohde (The Bridge)
DCI John Luther (Luther)
Deputy Commissioner Rawls (The Wire)
Doyle (The Professionals a very early crush that has never died)

Not getting the love for Gene Hunt

@iklboo PMSL at Steve looks like a miffed gerbil