Criminal Justice

[Barmaid]

Has anyone been glued to this like me? Any theories as to what happens tonight?!

[ummmm]

I have...

I don't usually follow programms like this but I'm liking it.

I haven't got a clue...what are your thoughts?

[New Judge]

I must say I have found it interesting, barmaid, if somewhat excruciatingly drawn out (why do we need to see prolonged shots of people apparently “thinking”?) and directed by somebody who seems to be fresh from the college of infuriating camera angles.

I’ve really no idea what will happen. I believed earlier that there was to be evidence introduced of the father’s abuse of the daughter, and this led to his wife killing him. But I don’t believe so now.

To take a punt I think she will be convicted, but receive a merciful sentence. But we should have known by now as it could have been completed in about two hours!

[Barmaid]

I've no idea ummmm, I have about 15 different theories, but am convinced there will be some sort of twist.

I think Saul the Clerk is a bit sinister. Was the deceased actually gay?
Not sure what role Rose has in all this - WAS he having an affair with her? Was he the baby's father?
I am amazed that the baby has not been DNA tested.
The blood on the back of the nighty and the upwards angle of the stab would seem to indicate to me that she may have stabbed him while he was on top of her - but we didn't see it and why hasn't there been a forensic reconstruction?
His use of the words "my lovely girl" - that's what Juliet called her daughter.
Her saying "I did it for you" to Ella, not sure of the importance of that.
And that policeman Sexton needs a good slap.
Oh and that house is a crime against interior design.

I know exactly what you mean New Judge, it is a bit slow in places and I am getting a bit annoyed with the long periods of silence/thinking. Still finding it gripping though. I can't wait for tonight!

[pericat]

Am not going to read below as have not watched last nights yet. Maxine Peake is a great actress and love her comedy too - all I want to say - not looking - oops

[smudge]

Yes, I have Barmaid - it's made a welcoming change to watch sometihng as good as this.

I've been out a couple of times when it's been on, but have soon snuggled up in my pj's to watch it 'On Demand' when I've got back home. I have a couple of theories for the ending, but will just wait & see....

Can't wait to watch the last one tonight.

[hc4361]

Did anyone catch what the daughter said when she was playing with the dolls from the dolls' house?
I'm sure she said - roll over for daddy.

[ummmm]

I thought that hc...

[smudge]

I wondered what the daughter mumbled when she was playing with the dolls hc, so thanks for that.

Mmmm, really can't wait now.....

[Tizzi24]

I agree with New Judge, in that it's an interesting programme, but very drawn out. I nearly gave up halfway through the second progamme. Every time I see the copper's wife, I have a little giggle at her "trout" lips - I presume it is botox? If not, poor woman!

[sara3]

hi Barmaid :o)

I confess to only half watching this. Maxine Peake is fab in everything she does, and Saul is very scary.

no doubt I will half watch it tonight!

[Kathyan]

Tizzi, the woman who played the female detective is Kate Hardie and she is Bill Oddie's daughter.

[ummmm]

And they are her real lips....