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Elendon · 28/12/2017 17:06

J'adore this series. All the old faithful's are back in action.

Can't wait. Saturday 30th December. Channel Four.

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horseyrider · 29/12/2017 19:19

Don't you mean BBC4?

LouiseBrooks · 29/12/2017 21:22

I can't wait! But it isn't the same without lovely Pierre.

DoctorTwo · 30/12/2017 02:52

Can't wait! I get my fix of the gorgeous Laure Berthaud.

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Elendon · 30/12/2017 09:44

Sorry, of course it's BBC 4 (and only on BBC 4)

I love Josephine - it looks a little dark for her if the clips are anything to go by.

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DoctorTwo · 30/12/2017 22:04

Holy shit, that was dark!

LaurelHolly · 30/12/2017 23:42

It certainly had 'some scenes that may upset some viewers', but I'm so glad it's back. Love the Laure-Gilou relationship. Can't work out if he loves her romantically or platonically. Wonder if he knows!? Grin

Lisette40 · 30/12/2017 23:46

Yeah, it had that warning and cut to a gruesome scene immediately.

It's great that it's back. I love Juge Roban.

I was completely engrossed.

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Elendon · 31/12/2017 09:30

Wow, that was dark and sinister. Especially the parallels between the murder of the father and the murder of the police man.

The scenes with Laure and her baby are most moving. It must be incredibly stressful. (And are not the HCPs brilliant?)

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Deux · 31/12/2017 11:50

It was such a treat to realise this was on last night.

I have a little crush on Girou. I have a question but not sure if it's spoilerish.

Optimist1 · 01/01/2018 09:47

I watched this for the first time on Saturday but haven't seen previous series. If anyone could fill me in on any back story I need to know I'd be grateful!

Am I right in thinking that Girou's girlfriend is connected with the criminals in the last case the team were investigating? Wouldn't he have to declare that to his boss if they moved in together?

BradleyPooper · 01/01/2018 09:51

Can't wait, been trying to find it since it aired on French TV a few months ago...

Lisette40 · 01/01/2018 10:36

Yes, Gilou's girlfriend was connected to a police informer/ crook. Knowing Gilou, he probably should have declared it but has decided not to. He's not a by the book cop.

Optimist1 · 01/01/2018 11:00

Thanks, Lisette. Seems a very similar character to the cop he played in Beautiful Bodies and just as attractive !

Optimist1 · 01/01/2018 11:02

I mean Dead Beautiful, of course - bit of a brain fail here! Grin

Muffinbutton · 01/01/2018 11:06

So glad this is back on. Love love love Spiral. Great characters and great storylines.

Lisette40 · 01/01/2018 11:08

optimist GrinWink

Deux · 01/01/2018 21:51

What did Gilou find in the punch bag at the end? Was it a lighter?

Lisette40 · 01/01/2018 22:42

Gold bars. I was yelling 'Don't Gilou' but did he listen!? I have a soft spot for him too. He wants more than just the tight knit family at the Police. He'd like a life beyond that. Mind you Tintin has had difficulties balancing it all.

But Gilou's not by-the-book. He's a proper street cop.

Deux · 01/01/2018 23:27

Oh wow, I didn't realise it was gold. He really needs to ditch Cindy and come find me. 😀

wowfudge · 03/01/2018 12:41

I think Cindy is playing him - he shouldn't move in with her. He's being used by her and Djibril.

Anyway - it's brilliant. I watched both episodes last night.

LooseAtTheSeams · 03/01/2018 13:14

Agree Wowfudge - poor Gilou!
Caught up with first two episodes and totally hooked again!

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Elendon · 03/01/2018 14:40

Gilou found a bar of gold (quarter bar) and then pocketed it. He's naughty for doing this, it means he is corrupt. I still think he's very sexy though

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wowfudge · 03/01/2018 15:15

It was a gold coloured Zippo type lighter, wasn't it?

wowfudge · 03/01/2018 15:20

No - it was a gold ingot in a velvet bag; just re-watched on iplayer. He's pocketed that to be able to afford the new flat...

Deux · 03/01/2018 23:55

At first glance I thought it was a lighter too which is why I was confused as to why he pocketed it. Really looking forward to this week's episodes.