Marriage

I don't think it's as bad as everyone says. If you're of a certain age and have been in the same relationship for years you will absolutely "get it" but if you're younger than say 40 you probably think it's just a bit banal and slow. The one part I really hated (apart from the music what the blazes was that about?) was the totally unconvincing relationship they had with their step daughter they apparently adopted when she was about 5 I recollect. Every conversation was stilted like they were talking to a total stranger at a bus stop... weird.

Ian and Emma have a marriage like any other, the usual squabbles, demanding relatives, and all of the complexities that come with a marriage.

I didn't know what to expect, but all I can say is it wasn't this. Let's be honest, this isn't the show for everyone, and I understand the frustrations many felt.

Imagine, a camera following an ordinary family around, this had that kind of vibe, silences, awkward stares etc, the lot.

If you're after something gritty and fast paced,look away now, this probably will frustrate the life out of you, however if you're after something totally different, no murders, no frauds, no intrigue, just the complexities of family life, then give it a try. It gets better with each episode, part one left me scratching my head, wondering if it was for me, I'm glad I persevered.

The theme tune will genuinely drive you insane, it is awful, and will definitely have you reaching for that mute button.

The highlight, the acting, it's worth watching for that acting alone, you will not see better acting that what's presented here, Sean Bean and Nicola Walker are both outstanding, sublimely natural, believable and sincere, if the pair don't win awards, I will be astounded.

I enjoyed it for what it is, I'm not sure I'd want to watch it again, but I'll applaud it for being something different, 7/10.

I can only imagine the poor reviews are from people who haven't been in a long term relationship and can't understand the dynamic.

From the word go I was amazed by the subtlety of the acting and the reality of the writing. The argument on the plane was perfect and only made better when they held hands on takeoff.

Beautifully written and perfectly acted.

When Marriage was advertised on the BBC I said to my wife "That doesn't look very interesting " but. I like Sean Bean so we gave it a go.

What's it about ... well nothing really, a bit of jealousy, a difficult parent, a death and redundancy all mixed in to create a fly on the wall drama of a marriage.

The director was quite brave to show someone stacking a dishwasher in real time. Yet it is hypnotising, you get sucked into their world and want to know what happens next.

I understand a lot of people will get bored but I really enjoyed it.

Could of done with a car chase. A random unnecessary sex scene, a few explosions or even a kidnapping or two.

Don't understand where the low rating come from, its a well written and it banality is it's charm.