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Sparklfairy · 2023-04-09T18:09:15+00:00

Has anyone seen this on Netflix? I have no idea why I even put it on, if anyone told me what it was about I wouldn't think it was my sort of thing at all... Yet I Can't. Stop. Watching. I don't need sleep right? I can just binge it all in one night like lockdowns 2020...

KTSl1964 · 09/04/2023 19:46

Yes it’s actually very clever with lots of twists and turns.,I’m up to episode 9 now.

NurseCranesRolodex · 09/04/2023 19:57

Watched last night, fantastic! Brilliant acting and story.

PoseyFlump · 10/04/2023 07:45

I've only watched two episodes so far but it's great! They're both angry at the system, the unfairness of life. Pretending that everything is fine. Taking it out on the first person who pisses you off. We've all been there to some degree! At first I really thought it wasn't my thing but once we started to see behind the scenes I really enjoyed it.

That woman saying to the little girl "maybe you'll be more polite once you get older". Those little passive aggressive digs and tongue biting. I see it everywhere, it's so true!

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Sparklfairy · 10/04/2023 08:06

PoseyFlump · 10/04/2023 07:45

I've only watched two episodes so far but it's great! They're both angry at the system, the unfairness of life. Pretending that everything is fine. Taking it out on the first person who pisses you off. We've all been there to some degree! At first I really thought it wasn't my thing but once we started to see behind the scenes I really enjoyed it.

That woman saying to the little girl "maybe you'll be more polite once you get older". Those little passive aggressive digs and tongue biting. I see it everywhere, it's so true!

Totally relate to that feeling of trying to 'play the game of life' and losing I'm on episode 6 now and it's definitely got even more... chaotic I'm curious to know whether it'll all tie up neatly and everyone lives happily ever after, or if the show basically shits on their lives and leaves them to it. At this point it could go either way.

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KTSl1964 · 10/04/2023 08:31

Very clever production. More twists and turns to come. 😁

neveradullmoment99 · 10/04/2023 08:32

Loved it! Sad I've finished it.

MarshaBradyo · 10/04/2023 08:36

It’s brilliant

We’re up to episode 7 I think

It’s really hard not to just put the next one on when the credits come up

SapatSea · 10/04/2023 17:37

I'll finish it but I'm not loving it

EastAngle · 10/04/2023 17:52

Thought it was really good, partly because it’s thought provoking and well written/funny but partly because there’s been so much crap on Netflix of late. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

the80sweregreat · 10/04/2023 21:29

I've not finished it yet, but I'm hooked and the twists and turns keep you wondering.
The main actress is so good. I love her fifty pence shaped glasses.

PoseyFlump · 11/04/2023 06:46

EastAngle · 10/04/2023 17:52

Thought it was really good, partly because it’s thought provoking and well written/funny but partly because there’s been so much crap on Netflix of late. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

Very true! I'm only half way through but I've missed that 'let's binge' feeling from Netflix lately. We need more like this.

NutellaEllaElla · 11/04/2023 07:03

I went to love it but am just not right now. I'm 2 episodes in, neither of their anger makes sense, road rage tends to spike quickly but pass quickly too.

fantasmasgoria1 · 11/04/2023 07:31

I have watched a couple of episodes and I thought it was watchable. I have read on other social media that it takes a couple of episodes to get into it properly. Did anyone else find that to be the case?

ANiceBigCupOfTea · 11/04/2023 07:49

I binged it in one weekend with DH! Thought it was a movie but watched it all.
It was excellent

SapatSea · 11/04/2023 10:16

Episode 9 is insane!! Glad I've perservered. Can't wiat until I watch final episode tonight to see how it pans out.

Oblomov23 · 11/04/2023 10:28

Starred watching, I think we are about 4 or 5 episodes in.

the80sweregreat · 11/04/2023 11:00

Don't wish to offend anyone on here at all , but why is Danny offended by the fact that George is Japanese? Once he discovered this , he almost seemed to increase his revenge on her. Was it because he assumed that someone that rich and successful as Amy is, would only marry a white American man? Is it a cultural thing ? Or he can't believe she is the one who is self made and George has inherited his money and is a stay at home dad?

Oblomov23 · 11/04/2023 11:10

Just read some reviews about the ending not being that great; and that this made it overall not so great, and that a better series was the 'night agent'. So I might look that up.

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Sparklfairy · 11/04/2023 11:43

@Oblomov23 I've just finished the Night Agent. I can confirm it was epic

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PoseyFlump · 11/04/2023 13:26

Oblomov23 · 11/04/2023 11:10

Just read some reviews about the ending not being that great; and that this made it overall not so great, and that a better series was the 'night agent'. So I might look that up.

That's strange because I read reviews saying the exact opposite! But people have all different tastes I guess. I really like 'slice of life' films which most 'car chase' fans think are boring so I always take reviews with a pinch of salt!

PoseyFlump · 11/04/2023 13:29

NutellaEllaElla · 11/04/2023 07:03

I went to love it but am just not right now. I'm 2 episodes in, neither of their anger makes sense, road rage tends to spike quickly but pass quickly too.

I'm not sure it's really about road rage. More like pissed off at life and wanting a target to take out their frustrations on. I've seen this lots IRL. Guess people are lucky if they haven't 😂

MaireadMcSweeney · 11/04/2023 13:31

It was so good! We binged it this weekend. Mad and bizarre and hilarious. I also didn't get into it until episode 3 really but then was hooked. I loved the ending.

DeadBod · 11/04/2023 13:34

3 episodes in and enjoying it so far.
Anyone else loving Amy's clothes?

Allmyghosts · 11/04/2023 13:41

Does the night agent get better? Tried 2 episodes and it seemed so daft, the main bloke comes across thick as two short planks, why is he so concerned with what she is wearing!

MaireadMcSweeney · 11/04/2023 14:58

DeadBod · 11/04/2023 13:34

3 episodes in and enjoying it so far.
Anyone else loving Amy's clothes?

I like to google shows I really enjoy and I read something about the costumes, they wanted Amy to look clean, neutral and chic but a bit uncomfortable as if she was trying to project an image of a sophisticated and relaxed woman and it really wasn't her.
the hat she wore in the first few episodes was awful though!