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Compulsion

  • TV Series
  • 2022–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
336
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Anna Chancellor and Leanne Best in Compulsion (2022)
Drama

After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny Challoner struggles with PTSD. Concealing her suffering from husband Chris, friend Alison and daughter Rosie, Jenny's life spirals out of control.After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny Challoner struggles with PTSD. Concealing her suffering from husband Chris, friend Alison and daughter Rosie, Jenny's life spirals out of control.After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny Challoner struggles with PTSD. Concealing her suffering from husband Chris, friend Alison and daughter Rosie, Jenny's life spirals out of control.

  • Creator
    • Sarah Deane
  • Stars
    • Leanne Best
    • Danny Ashok
    • Krissi Bohn
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    336
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Sarah Deane
    • Stars
      • Leanne Best
      • Danny Ashok
      • Krissi Bohn
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Leanne Best
    Leanne Best
    • Jenny Challoner
    • 2022
    Danny Ashok
    Danny Ashok
    • Chris Challoner
    • 2022
    Krissi Bohn
    Krissi Bohn
    • Ali Halston
    • 2022
    Anna Chancellor
    Anna Chancellor
    • Sasha Santoro
    • 2022
    Amaya Faizy
    • Rosie Challoner
    • 2022
    Ben Tavassoli
    Ben Tavassoli
    • Raj Khush
    • 2022
    Trudie Goodwin
    Trudie Goodwin
    • Lesley Cole
    • 2022
    Yennis Cheung
    Yennis Cheung
    • Jackie Cheung
    • 2022
    Florence Dobson
    Florence Dobson
    • Rena Morris
    • 2022
    Isobel Middleton
    • Dr. Wilhemina Medlock
    • 2022
    Rowe David McClelland
    Rowe David McClelland
    • Jimmy
    • 2022
    Hayley Mills
    Hayley Mills
    • Connie Bertram
    • 2022
    Amerjit Deu
    Amerjit Deu
    • David Bhalla
    • 2022
    Chris Darwin
    • Man on Train
    • 2022
    Martin Walsh
    • Train Guard
    • 2022
    Olivia Fenton
    Olivia Fenton
    • Kylie Crouch
    • 2022
    Bronwyn James
    Bronwyn James
    • Ellie Gartree
    • 2022
    Enid Dunn
    • Maisie Gray
    • 2022
    • Creator
      • Sarah Deane
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    7valerietromans

    Enjoyable escapism

    Its pure escapism and we all need a bit of that sometimes. I don't get why everyone wants tv dramas to be so realistic all the time. A bit of far fetched does you good. There are some brilliant actors in this, Best, Challenor and Mills are great to watch in anything anyway but the storyline is interesting and takes a few twists and turns. The sideline characters had to want becomes a very complex plot and it keeps you guessing who is telling the truth. In parts it could very well happen in real life but yes there are minor inaccuracies and loopholes because it's fiction. Watch it for entertainment value and it will deliver. If you want reality watch a documentary.
    5stonerandombox

    Almost good, but actually just rubbish.

    As the title says, it actually wasn't too bad. I'd never seen any advertising or mention of this show until I randomly stumbled across it. The best way to describe it is "okay". I'll admit: there's plot holes and some weirdly unusual scenes where I wonder what a particular character is doing. But, it takes on a unique issue - gambling. Considering that topic isn't widely represented in TV I thought the writers took it on quite well. And, the ending was not the best: it was drawn out and didn't really flow or make sense. Bit of a shame as I thought the ending might redeem the previous episodes. I don't know whether its worth watching - give the first episode a go to see if you like it and go from there.
    3JRB-NorthernSoul

    Dear oh dear... Desperately unconvincing melodrama

    After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny Challoner struggles with PTSD and turns to gambling.

    C5 Drama have had more than their fair share of flops lately but this one takes the biscuit. Poor production values all round, heavy-handed direction and an OTT score. A poor cast, Anna Chancellor aside, that didn't gel together. Script wasn't good with lots of clunky dialogue and heavy exposition and an obvious storyline, you can guess the ending already.

    Protagonist Jenny seemed to be the only one with a Scouse accent in Liverpool? Failed in all respects, one to skip.
    7samthejudgeamos

    Unexpectedly good

    Initially a nice lady helps you on a train when you are having a panic attack, then quickly becomes your bestie, nothing suspicious about that right?

    Better than I expected given the reviews I had read.
    7jpvgunner

    Please note ambulances do not carry "handfuls" of drugs.

    Whilst I have enjoyed most of this drama, Jenny grabbed a " handful " of SALINE used to clear cannulas, NOT drugs.

    No ambulance or base station carries "drugs" as illustrated. They are ALWAYS kept in a locked unit in small quantities.

    This inaccurate portrayal could present a threat to ambulance staff.

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2022 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Channel 5 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Channel 5 Television
      • LA Productions
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      • 16 : 9

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