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SunsetBunny · 17/05/2019 17:23

Almost at the end of series 1 on this , if anyone else is that far behind the times!

What I’m finding odd though is I dont feel like I’m really rooting for any of the characters, they’re all quite unpleasant, selfish and back stabby!
Is it just me?

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DocusDiplo · 17/05/2019 17:25

Not even sure why I am watching it. It's not great - formulaic. I like looking at Kate's pretty face though.

TrixieFranklin · 17/05/2019 17:28

Stick with it - it's the best!!!!

BrokenWing · 17/05/2019 17:31

We binged watched it over the last 3-4 weeks, it takes a while to warm up but really good once you get into it.

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SunsetBunny · 17/05/2019 17:57

There’s no doubt it’s action packed , not finding it slow in any way, just not getting on with any of the characters.
I agree about Kate! Stunning lady.

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Frazzled2207 · 17/05/2019 18:46

I have binge watched s1-5 over the past month. It's worth getting into. However the last series was a bit silly. IMO s3 is the best.

Alwaysgrey · 17/05/2019 18:49

I’ve watched all five and am repeat watching it again. I love Vicky Mclure. She’s gorgeous.

countrygirl99 · 17/05/2019 19:33

We've watched a season a week after my son recommended it. Last episode of season 3 tonight.

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SunsetBunny · 17/05/2019 19:55

But don’t you think it’s odd that you don’t find yourself rooting for any of the characters? Or do you?
I think we’re supposed to sympathise with Tony but I can’t bring myself to!

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TrixieFranklin · 17/05/2019 20:08

You will Grin

countrygirl99 · 17/05/2019 20:32

Watching end of season 3 and finding Hastings really attractive. I find a man who stands by his principles so sexy

daffodilbrain · 28/05/2019 16:14

Just on series 2!! Omg!!!

JaneJeffer · 28/05/2019 17:16

I don't get what all the fuss is about either. It's ok but nothing great.

Kanga83 · 28/05/2019 17:29

Stick with it, series 1 is just setting the scene, the characters come out more in 2 and 3 I think.

HelloBrass · 28/05/2019 17:33

Series 3 was amazing! We were yelling at the tv last night!

I think some of the dialogue is a bit ropey, but I think it's so clever how most of the time you can't quite 100% love or hate any of them. So many shades of grey.

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SunsetBunny · 28/05/2019 17:58

Part way through series 2 & finding it a bit absurd!

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whathaveiforgottentoday · 28/05/2019 19:16

Just binge watched series 1 yesterday and am loving it but I get what you mean about the characters.

delilabell · 01/06/2019 16:40

Watched the whole 5 series over the past few months. Definetly warms up and is amazing! Also I'm quite in love with ds arnott.

WhoWants2Know · 01/06/2019 16:45

I especially love Arnott + beard + waistcoat

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 01/06/2019 16:48

Season 4 was my favourite I think, stick with it, you'll be in love with Ted before you know it.

splishsplashsploshsplishsplash · 01/06/2019 17:05

Series 3 was amazing. Me and my husband were yelling at the tv! Series 4 I wasn't too keen on and 5 is really good so far.

ThatCurlyGirl · 01/06/2019 17:25

You'll soon be hooked, fella.

Leakinglikeacolander · 01/06/2019 17:29

For the love of God keep watching.

EggysMom · 01/06/2019 17:31

Just started series 4 here. You couldn't come into this partway, could you? I'm glad we binge-watched from the start, just to get a handle on the long-term storylines!

ThatCurlyGirl · 01/06/2019 17:32

@Leakinglikeacolander 😂😂😂

Merril · 01/06/2019 18:48

But don’t you think it’s odd that you don’t find yourself rooting for any of the characters? Or do you?

That's what I like about LoD. Nothing is black and white or as it seems. In S2, I was constantly swinging between loathing Lindsay Denton and shouting 'go on, girl!' (Hope that's not a spoiler). I didn't particularly like Keeley Hawes before I saw her in this, but it's one of the best things she's ever done.

I like that the characters are all shades of grey (except Saint Ted Fella, obviously). It's a good reflection of people in general.