Intruder

So much potential where did it all go wrong? Probably the wrong pen and the acting school of wood!

Worst drama of 2021 so far on British TV, a complete Turkey, makes The Drowning (also C5) look top notch, which takes some doing.

It's desperately unconvincing from the opening scene and continues in the same vein on a downward spiral till it becomes laughable for all the wrong reasons.

The direction, writing and acting were all way off and as for the plot.. They even had the same family liaison officer for the victim and perpetrator's family, like that would happen..

A preposterous melodrama - avoid..

The story line simply makes no sense and two of the key characters act like they are on a different planet with their behaviour and lines. Also where is this set? He works at London City Radio and talks to listeners from Taunton yet lives next to the sea where all the cars are Northern Ireland registered and the streets and buildings appear to be in the Republic of Ireland. Oh dear. Watched the first episode and had reservations but tried a second episode but had to switch off after 15 mins as it descended to becoming simply dreadful to bear watching anymore.

Yet another psychological drama made for British TV featuring affluent, successful people who have no likeable qualities, and who stumble through their chaotic lives making one bad decision after another. One wonders how they ever became affluent and successful in the first place!

The three main characters are not only un-likeable, they are actually unpleasant, which makes having any sympathy or empathy for them just about impossible. The acting isn't great, the characters are very two-dimensional, the plot is unconvincing and the screenplay is tired, lame and unimaginative.

It's one of those series that thinks it is clever, original and 'edgy', but is in fact boring, predictable and just plain daft.

The lives of Sam and Rebecca are turned upside down when two young lads break into their house one night, a series of bizarre events follow.

I think some of the reviews are very unfair, particularly from those that switched off after ten minutes.

It's a mix of ok and bad, and a score of six may seem high, but I liked the basic plot outline, and I always enjoy watching Elaine Cassidy.

I'll give it a few extra points for one shallow reason, Tom Meeten is pretty cute, and it's the closest copy of Basil Fawlty that I have ever seen, his ranting and raving, and agitated behaviour are pretty amusing.

I think Elaine Cassidy and Sally Lindsay are the stars of the show, some of the other acting is a little amateur it's fair to say.

I was reminded of the Francis Durbridge dramas from the 1960's (recommended dvds) where the writer attempts to deliver twist after twist, after twist. It works to a degree.

My favourite part, the amount of times the name Angela was used.

All in all, it's not bad, 6/10.