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Guilt, violence and impossible choices – what does it take to survive? Tense, gritty and heartbreaking – Jimmy McGovern's award-winning prison drama, with an all-star cast.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyThis prison drama from Jimmy McGovern is a brutal but compelling watch, with most people sticking with it for the intense story and incredible acting. The performances, especially from Siobhan Finneran as the chaplain, are universally praised as the show's powerhouse element. That said, reactions to the characters are divided, with many finding David Tennant's portrayal of a new inmate especially harrowing and others less convinced by some of the supporting cast's storylines. While the grim pacing isn't for everyone, the consensus is that it's a gripping, if emotionally draining, series.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive54%
- Mixed40%
- Negative6%
By aspect
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How opinion moved
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By season
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Buzz
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The cast
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