Trespasses

Absolutely loved this series right from the off. Lola Petticrew is quite simply incredible and owns the screen. Brilliant soundtrack and a really decent attempt at portraying life in NÍ during the troubles. Like others have said some of the dialogue is lost because of the overly strong accents but that's a minor complaint. The characters are believable as are the relationships. Well done C4 and all involved in this brilliant series.

This is a high quality production from channel four. A young Catholic teacher finds herself involved in a relationship with a protestant lawyer who defends protestant freedom fighters. Set in Ulster in 1975 at the peak of the troubles this is a fascinating insight of what life was like for the people of Northern Ireland during a turbulent part of their history. All performances are excellent although like others l did find the sound and the dialogue hard to follow so l would recommend using the sub titles. 8/10.

I read the book and was fully expecting to be critical of the tv show however that wasn't the case. The series doesn't deviate from the book at all and the story has been very well told on screen. Lola and Tom are brilliant as Cushla and Michael. And Gillian portrays Gina so well. My only criticism is the sound quality, it's very mumbly and difficult to understand the speaking in some parts.

Full disclosure, I grew up outside Belfast during the Troubles. I even went to RUC Blue Lamp discos at school.

The series is well-made and the feel of the period is correct, but the characters are pretty two-dimensional, with some straight out of Troubles central casting. The political situation is reduced to clichés which didn't engage me. I can't help but make comparisons with dramas such as Angel, Cal and Harry's Game as the high bar.

The high point for me is Martin McCann, who although in a supporting role brings a quiet authenticity to every scene he is in.

Watchable, but nothing to write home about.

Just finished episode 3 and this is a stunning watch. You'll be drawn in to all of Cushna's relationships not just with Michael- The family with a protestant & a Catholic parent, the teacher who tries to woo her and of course her mother- brilliant catatonic performance by Gillian Anderson. The menace of the Troubles is constantly there, sometimes subtley weaved in, sometimes in your face. Compelling may be a bog standard description but Trespasses really really is. Absolutely loved it. Props also on the soundtrack. Into the Mystic conveying the magic of the start of Cushna & Michael's relationship. Wish the series was more than 4 eps. Its very worth your time.