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The Syndicate

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IstandwithJackieWeaver · 30/03/2021 21:54

Anyone else watching? More plot holes than a colander. Could be such a good story, but the writing is so lazy. Yet another Kay Mellor drama featuring Gaynor Faye.

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Cherrypie32 · 09/04/2021 07:39

Yes, probably most suitable for children of 10! It’s like an episode of Tracey Beaker.

Snowfalling · 09/04/2021 13:39

@Cherrypie32
Thanks! So no snogging? Sex scenes?

covetingthepreciousthings · 09/04/2021 21:50

[quote Snowfalling]@Cherrypie32
Thanks! So no snogging? Sex scenes?[/quote]
Don't think there's been any of that so far..

Cherrypie32 · 09/04/2021 22:50

Nope nothing like that at all.

ConnieCaterpillar70 · 09/04/2021 22:55

My DD walked in on some of it, and asked why we were watching kids tv...........

It does have a very tracy beaker vibe to the filming.

How on earth did this get a prime slot? It's absolute dross.

Blondeshavemorefun · 10/04/2021 18:58

I think I’m the only one liking

It’s easy watching

Tho they were silly not not let him get out of the lift

Or one of them dash Thro the doors in the lift

Sneaky wife. Going to join

Unless she is double bluffing

And meeting him to then claim money and get back for others

woodhill · 10/04/2021 21:05

Neil Morrisey's dye job is pretty awful. It's watchable rubbish

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IstandwithJackieWeaver · 10/04/2021 22:43

Apparently the dye job was deliberately awful to reflect the character. NM was on Saturday Kitchen this morning with his hair its natural grey.

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woodhill · 11/04/2021 17:21

Interesting because his natural hair looks better

Blondeshavemorefun · 13/04/2021 08:50

E3 tonight

I’m Probably watching on my own

No one else likes 😂😂

theliverpoolone · 13/04/2021 13:05

Just watched Kay Mellor being interviewed by Steph McGovern, who asked her does she have people in mind for the characters when she's writing..... Apparently not.....Hmm She went on about Neil Morrissey being cast first, then about all the young actors - no mention at all of Gaynor Faye! I was disappointed that Steph didn't say, So, your daughter, how did she get the part? Grin

Snowfalling · 13/04/2021 18:34

Thanks all, it does seem very tame. But mindless fun.

@Blondeshavemorefun
I am enjoying this also, so you and I have very good taste obvs!

ilovesooty · 13/04/2021 18:39

I'm quite enjoying it. I didn't know there'd been previous series.

cheeseisthebest · 13/04/2021 21:58

What a load of shite. What is Colettes sort of boyfriend called? Recognise the actor and tried googling but can't find him.

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IstandwithJackieWeaver · 13/04/2021 22:00

He's been in Casualty.

@ilovesooty - the other series have each been about a different syndicate of lottery winners. And markedly better than this one.

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cheeseisthebest · 13/04/2021 22:01

Thank you, what's his name?

RandomMess · 13/04/2021 22:02

Did anyone recognise the UK high street in tonight's episode?

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IstandwithJackieWeaver · 13/04/2021 22:02

I can't remember - I googled the cast. Can't say I've ever watched anything he's been in.

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cheeseisthebest · 13/04/2021 22:04

Ok thanks. It must be casualty I recognise him from!

Cherrydown · 13/04/2021 22:05

@ConnieCaterpillar70 I just said to DH I feel like we've switched over to cbbc. Just dreadful!

loobylou10 · 13/04/2021 22:07

It was ilkley I think

LagneyandCasey · 13/04/2021 22:19

It's a load of old bollocks. I feel like I'm watching a cross between Tracy Beaker and The Famous Five. I obviously have to keep watching to see what happens though Grin

Welllllllwellllllllwellllllll · 14/04/2021 00:20

Am I only the one loving it 👀

Wanna know who the thuggy type people are lurking and following them all!

Lauren15 · 14/04/2021 00:58

It’s really poor quality. I feel I wasted an hour of my life tonight.

Gemma2019 · 14/04/2021 01:25

@cheeseisthebest

Thank you, what's his name?
Jonathan Kerrigan I think.

What a total pile of shite. So predictable, so many plot holes - just had me shouting "call the police FFS" at the TV. Same cast of characters she always uses, so it felt like I was watching a Kay Mellor mash up. As if they wouldn't just freeze the account! Annoyed that I still have to watch the last three episodes to reinforce the fact that it's total crap.