Really surprised by some comments.
I struggled with the dialogue but that was partly because I had to get my brain to accept the different accents. Just as when watching Derry Girls (and not it isn't just Irish accents, there are some US shows where I really struggle to understand what they are saying). And I was glad that the programme makers hadn't felt the need to get everyone to speak in home counties english.
Also found the threat of violence because of the conflict and presence of soldiers on the street an important part of the storyline.
And also the horrifying bigotry of "christian" teachers.
And for me it makes me remember how society used to be, not just in Ireland but England. And the bright parts like Dusty Springfield.
I think as part of the storyline was about the male lead being a Protestant barrister who was speaking up for Catholics made it obvious why who would visit a pub run by a Catholic.
And yes he is sleazy. As he was in Gold.
But isn't that part of the story.
A young woman living at home with a mother who has to put it mildly a few problems, being young in a socially repressive society, and someone with charisma(?) or outside of her life taking an interest in her. And class.
Sadly it is still true that young women fall for older men.
I thought it well made, and like a PP have decided not to binge watch as so much of it was disturbing.
(I only relised Gillian Anderson was in it about half way through!)
Does make me wonder whether Northern Ireland tv doesn't have higher standards than other UK output as both this and Blue Lights have been much more substantial then the usual 9pm dross.
I am fairly sure I listened to this as a radio play, but dont remember it well so am looking forward to the next episode which I think is tonight.
I quite like it when a series is shown across a few days.