Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm going to watch the first two series of this because I'm obviously missing something. Poor acting and a storyline full of holes and implausibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Top stuff, enjoyed it immensely. Hastings is the ultimate baddy "H" a few clues tonight or red herrings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I think it's too anbvious to be Hastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. That kind of thing,mate? Yeah maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Great watch - pity second series will be quite a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Great watch - pity second series will be quite a while Fifth even. Get your point though. Apparently commissioned, but the writer hasn't started yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Fifth even. Get your point though. Apparently commissioned, but the writer hasn't started yet. A sixth season has also been hinted at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Put it this way, I'll be shocked if it's Hargreaves. It's too obvious. Plus he follows the law to the letter, fella. TO THE LETTER. Also handy with a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 It's too obvious. Plus he follows the law to the letter, fella. TO THE LETTER. Also handy with a gun. Do you mean Hastings? Can't remember hargreaves firing a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 A sixth season has also been hinted at. Mercurio has stated thats he's writing the fifth series as the last, though that can always change if the BBC want it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Do you mean Hastings? Can't remember hargreaves firing a gun. I meant Ted. Hargreaves is a slimy git. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I meant Ted. Hargreaves is a slimy git. Yes he is. Which would make him the perfect candidate to be 'H'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 anybody got any idea why Tim Ifield had the balaclava man outfit and was going to dismember Roz Huntley and also why the pregnant WPC was supplying info to Higgins? If it was explained must have missed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 anybody got any idea why Tim Ifield had the balaclava man outfit and was going to dismember Roz Huntley and also why the pregnant WPC was supplying info to Higgins? If it was explained must have missed it Presumably Maneet had been pressured into being a mole in the squad. Ifield planning to dismember Huntley was pretty central to the series' plot... He thought he'd killed her by accident. When buying the stuff, he wore the balaclava so he didn't appear on the security camera, I assume. Perhaps also to set a new trail on "balaclava man". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Presumably Maneet had been pressured into being a mole in the squad. Ifield planning to dismember Huntley was pretty central to the series' plot... He thought he'd killed her by accident. When buying the stuff, he wore the balaclava so he didn't appear on the security camera, I assume. Perhaps also to set a new trail on "balaclava man". He didn't wear the balaclava when he was in the DIY store? I thought he had his baseball cap pulled down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 He didn't wear the balaclava when he was in the DIY store? I thought he had his baseball cap pulled down? I thought he wore it when he walked in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Mercurio has stated thats he's writing the fifth series as the last, though that can always change if the BBC want it to. Other way around is what I have seen. Mercurio wants Season Six, but will wrap it all up in Season Five (in 2019) if BBC does not want six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I thought he wore it when he walked in? I thought he took it off to put his hat on, it would be a bit strange to go to checkout with a black ski mask on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I thought he took it off to put his hat on, it would be a bit strange to go to checkout with a black ski mask on. Yeah, he had the hat on in the security footage from inside. Pretty sure he had the balaclava on as he walked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 He didn't wear the balaclava when he was in the DIY store? I thought he had his baseball cap pulled down? ok obviously missed something then Why did he buy the saw, balaclava etc? He had no idea Huntley was coming to see him or would be killed Also if he killed her accidentally why would he dismember her? Was he actually part of the conspiracy / one of the killers then as if not it doesn't make sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 ok obviously missed something then Why did he buy the saw, balaclava etc? He had no idea Huntley was coming to see him or would be killed Also if he killed her accidentally why would he dismember her? Was he actually part of the conspiracy / one of the killers then as if not it doesn't make sense I do t know?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 ok obviously missed something then Why did he buy the saw, balaclava etc? He had no idea Huntley was coming to see him or would be killed Also if he killed her accidentally why would he dismember her? Was he actually part of the conspiracy / one of the killers then as if not it doesn't make sense Watch it again, mate. He went to the DIY shop when she was lying unconscious in his flat - he thought she was dead. He wanted to dispose of her body without trace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Other way around is what I have seen. Mercurio wants Season Six, but will wrap it all up in Season Five (in 2019) if BBC does not want six.Interesting. Interview I read with him, he said the opposite. Suppose he wont know himself until the Beeb say one way or the other. Though if his stance has changed, maybe he's been given some indication already? In many respects, I hope it doesnt go on for longer than it should. Keeping the standard as high, is some effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 ok obviously missed something then Why did he buy the saw, balaclava etc? He had no idea Huntley was coming to see him or would be killed Also if he killed her accidentally why would he dismember her? Was he actually part of the conspiracy / one of the killers then as if not it doesn't make sense The whole plot was fecking nonsense tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 The whole plot was fecking nonsense tbhAgreed from the middle of last season it all started going bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Superb viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Great viewing but a nonsense plot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Agreed from the middle of last season it all started going bonkers As an example, it was as never explained why Ros Huntley was so resistant to Highfield telling her that the evidence against Michael Farmer might be dodgy. That just faded into the ether, despite being the absolute crux of the story. Also, "er, aye, there's some guys out there who are bribing the police at the top level." To which everyone went "oh, right" *roll credits* The people who make have obviously let the praise go to their heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal_ Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 As an example, it was as never explained why Ros Huntley was so resistant to Highfield telling her that the evidence against Michael Farmer might be dodgy. That just faded into the ether, despite being the absolute crux of the story. Also, "er, aye, there's some guys out there who are bribing the police at the top level." To which everyone went "oh, right" *roll credits* The people who make have obviously let the praise go to their heads. Think the corruption from the top down has been in every season since one so shouldn't have been a surprise. I did smirk every time someone started trying to arrest another. Reminded me of the peep show when they're all trying to section each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) ok obviously missed something then Why did he buy the saw, balaclava etc? He had no idea Huntley was coming to see him or would be killed Also if he killed her accidentally why would he dismember her? Was he actually part of the conspiracy / one of the killers then as if not it doesn't make sense He didn't buy the gear till after he "killed" her. Wore his balaclava on the outside of the store and hat once he went in. Why he had a balaclava I dunno Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 2, 2017 by Jamhammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Think the corruption from the top down has been in every season since one so shouldn't have been a surprise. I did smirk every time someone started trying to arrest another. Reminded me of the peep show when they're all trying to section each other. yeah, but it was a bit like when Hitler gets machine-gunned in Inglorious *******s. A ten-second flash and then everyone moves on. On the other point, why was Roz Huntley so obsessed with framing Michael Farmer? Completely unexplained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 yeah, but it was a bit like when Hitler gets machine-gunned in Inglorious *******s. A ten-second flash and then everyone moves on. On the other point, why was Roz Huntley so obsessed with framing Michael Farmer? Completely unexplained. I could only think of the pressure being applied by Hilton to capture someone. Wasn't explained as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 yeah, but it was a bit like when Hitler gets machine-gunned in Inglorious *******s. A ten-second flash and then everyone moves on. On the other point, why was Roz Huntley so obsessed with framing Michael Farmer? Completely unexplained. Completely unexplained? She was pressurised by Hilton, and was desperate to please him to advance her career. The framing was going pretty well until she was suddenly in too deep to backtrack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Completely unexplained? She was pressurised by Hilton, and was desperate to please him to advance her career. The framing was going pretty well until she was suddenly in too deep to backtrack. And also that after being fast tracked (again) upon returning back to duty, she was under to pressure to close the case, especially after going on for that many months. I honestly thought all that was pretty obvious tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I really enjoyed the first few series but stopped watching this one about halfway through episode four - it was getting ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1B5 Owner Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 He didn't buy the gear till after he "killed" her. Wore his balaclava on the outside of the store and hat once he went in. Why he had a balaclava I dunno Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My theory on the situation: Bought the stuff simply in reaction to apparently killing Huntley. As a quick solution ran with the balaclava entrance for misdirection, obvs had to switch to cap in store. Also: Ifield's DNA turned up on Leonie Collersdale's dismembered body (the one with signs of deep freeze). No explanation, but would point possibly to him being blackmailed (as Gates in S1) to be a mole/fixer in forensics. Would fit I think, in that the body turns up before he's discovered, hence the blackmailers thinking he's not playing ball any more. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky999 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Most of the persons who were turned or being blackmailed by the Chief super were of ethnic background, possibly intimating that they were easy to persuade to bend the rules to get on in their career or they wouldn't have a career. Could have been a thinly veiled dig at real life racism and lack of career progression within the Met. Agree with the forensics boy being blackmailed by A N other. I think the ted Hasting angle is a funny one, it points to him being The Man in charge, or he is absolutely Squeaky clean, I'm sure the script writer doesn't know yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 It is what it is. Good drama. It keeps people guessing. Which is what it is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 My take on the Tim Ifield story is that he thought he'd killed Huntley so intended to dispose of her body in the same way that the others had been found - dismembered so that the blame would be placed on balaclava man - hence why he wore the balaclava. His DNA being found on Leonie Collersale was after Huntley had pressured Rupal (sp) to take another look at the second amount of her remains - DNA which Huntley had put there after the initial tests in an effort to discredit him and try and create a link to Farmer. Next series will lead us all to believe that Hastings is the mysterious H and it will only be in the final episode that we'll discover it was someone else all along with Steve and Kate being the ones to prove his innocence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Great finale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 BBC today confirmed: TWO MORE SERIES You read it here first, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 BBC today confirmed: TWO MORE SERIES You read it here first, of course In case of confusion, thats a sixth added to go with the already commissioned fifth, rather than an extra two onto what was planned. [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 In case of confusion, thats a sixth added to go with the already commissioned fifth, rather than an extra two onto what was planned. [emoji106]Get Luther involved in the investigation of the corrupt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Have really enjoyed the series until the ending of this one, just all got a bit silly for me. Will continue to watch when the next one comes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 BBC today confirmed: TWO MORE SERIES You read it here first, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Have really enjoyed the series until the ending of this one, just all got a bit silly for me. Will continue to watch when the next one comes around. You didn't think the ending of the last series was silly! It was like an 80's action movie Edited May 6, 2017 by vegas-voss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gentleman Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I really enjoyed the first few series but stopped watching this one about halfway through episode four - it was getting ridiculous. I agree, though I still watched it to the end, even though by episode 4 the storyline/plot had more holes in it than a string vest. By far the most disappointing of all four series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Have really enjoyed the series until the ending of this one, just all got a bit silly for me. Will continue to watch when the next one comes around. Not sure if it was mentioned earlier but the last episode of the last series was an hour and a half long but this time they crammed too much into the last 20 mins. Would have been better if like last series it was over an hour long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I'm just re-watching from the first episode this TV great. Anyone know when series 5 begins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, ri Alban said: I'm just re-watching from the first episode this TV great. Anyone know when series 5 begins? https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2019-01-29/when-is-line-of-duty-back-on-tv/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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