Strike - Career of Evil

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Strike is back tonight at 9pm. I loved the book, I can't wait! Tom and Holliday don't hurt either

Who else'll be watching?

Pool-playing sister is the security guard in Trollied
The actors playing the two main characters make it very watchable but I've already given up on the plot

No idea what the plot is but really enjoying Tom and his stump. It looks so believable and gets me a bit excited

Pool playing sister was also the Aussie backpacker in one of the 'inside no.9' episodes. Also a police officer in the series about the young Jane Tennison, if fact she's been in loads of stuff recently.

I think she's great.

I'm watching on catch-up now- please God she stays split up from the drippy fiancé!

Looking forward to tonight’s episode.

I'm trying to get all the chores done early for once so I can sit down at 9pm. I've read the book so I know what happens but am still really looking forward to it!

Pool playing sister was also the Aussie backpacker in one of the 'inside no.9' episodes
Oh that was her! Thank you.

Jessica Gunning is her name. She's been in loads of stuff recently.

I'm struggling to remember last week's. Who was Kelsey? And who's the guy with body bits in his freezer? Can't remember what cormoran do to piss him off?

Please don't marry him Robin....

Gutted she married him!! Strike gets even easier on the eye when he's a bit roughed up doesn't he.... and he's clearly got a soft spot for her.

Great story - not read the books so no comment on how the adaptation compares, but after a weekend of snow and hyper kids, that was a well spent hour watching tv :)

Ugh, WHY did she marry that prick?

Why did they squash it into 2 episodes? Ridiculous. And the whole BIID storyline was dropped.

It doesn't quite end like that in the book. Matthew looks a bit too happy there.

The solution to the murder was very confusing. And Robin getting married ! Nooo! Thought Strike was going to do a "Benjamin last scene in The Graduate " and start shrieking "Robin!!!!" Then she'd turn and run to him.........

I thought the Elaine scene was going to happen....

That was confusing! I’m going to read the book I think - read the first two. Got to love a bit of Cormoran - he’s a bit of rough...

Gutted that Robin married that twit.

I was tearing up at Elisha and Angel :(

I can't wait for Robin to realise Matthew blocked Strike's calls and murder leave him for good. Controlling wanker.

Way too rushed, really should have been a three parter.

I agree that Tom Burke definitely makes this. He is so beautiful.

I liked that Cormoran just made sure that Robyn knew he was there for her at the wedding.

I don't think Matthew is controlling, he's just jealous of Strike.
I found the Angel revelation to her mum very unlikely, it was all too quick. I don't think what she overheard Robin telling her mum would have made much sense to her, as Robin didn't go into details. It would have needed her mum to ask her carefully about it, instead it was all resolved in minutes.

Deleting phone numbers from your partner's phone is pretty controlling, as is trying to steer your partner away from a job she loves. Yes, he is also jealous of Strike and hence the possessive and controlling behaviour.

Enjoyed it, but a shame it couldn't be another 3 (or more!) parter, would all make so much more sense.

And I completely adore the opening credits, just love them. Not sure I've been so fond of opening credits since ER!

The plot managed to be incredibly gruesome and upsetting and incredibly tedious and forgettable all at the same time. Love the two main characters though - good casting. Agree with pp that the opening credits are great too