The third episode of Coldwater had viewers reaching for their remote controls as they blasted the ‘disturbing’ scenes aired in the ITV prime-time drama
Viewers of Coldwater were left scrambling for their remote controls as they slammed the ‘disturbing’ scenes broadcast during the third episode of the ITV prime-time drama.
Andrew Lincoln plays John in the crime thriller, which airs on ITV1 on Sundays and Mondays and is available to stream in full on ITVX.
The six-part series charts the journey of John and his family as they relocate to the rural Scottish haven of Coldwater following John’s witnessing and response to a violent incident in a London park.
However, John grows increasingly exasperated with his restrictive and tedious life as a middle-aged house husband, his concealed rage threatening everything he cherishes.
Andrew Lincoln plays John in Coldwater(Image: ITV)
Despite longing for a more peaceful future for his family, he faces new challenges when he develops a friendship with neighbouring resident Tommy (Ewen Bremner), a seemingly charming man and devoted husband to local minister Rebecca (Eve Myles), with John becoming caught up in a series of disturbing events whilst falling into Tommy’s snare, reports the Daily Record.
During the third episode which broadcast on Sunday, September 21, audiences watched sinister Tommy (Ewen Bremner) kill pet cat Harlequin.
However, the unsettling scene sparked a wave of criticism on social media.
One viewer commented: “now the cat was a step too far! Absolutely no need to show that.”
A second posted: “I thought we moved past killing animals in shows, viewers hate it and it’s unnecessary. Yes it’s not real but it’s too disturbing, I immediately give up on shows for that so ITV you lost a viewer, only weak writers use animal deaths for a desperate attempt at tension. “
John has got himself caught up in Tommy’s web(Image: ITV)
A third added: “It’s gone too far #Coldwater There’s no humour, or ‘art’ in plain cruelty. I’ve kept with it, but no more.”
And: “Wish they wouldn’t have cruelty to defenceless animals in these dramas.”
Andrew Lincoln has revealed that he turned down the role in Coldwater twice before finally agreeing to take it on.
The Walking Dead actor explained: “I got sent the script and loved it, it made me laugh in all the wrong places, made me squirm with recognition, and constantly surprised me with the unpredictability of the characters, but it made me scared as well.
“I was quite scared about playing a character that was so unpleasant and weak and emasculated, and I wasn’t quite sure tonally where it sat.
“So I said no twice to it and then I had a lovely chat [with writer David Ireland] and couldn’t walk away from it.”
Coldwater continues on ITV1 tomorrow and it’s available to stream on ITVX
The new Netflix limited series is already being described as a perfect binge
Fans are already cancelling plans in anticipation for the limited series release(Image: Netflix)
Netflix fans are already cancelling all their plans in anticipation for a new eight part thriller that looks perfect for Harlan Coben fans.
The streaming giant have revealed the first in depth look at one of its upcoming limited series. Landing on the platform later this year, The Beast in Me will be released on November 13.
First details about the show have been released with it reported to come from some of the same creative team behind hit series Homeland. In fact, one of the stars of the spy thriller series will also lead Beast In Me, with Claire Danes taking on a prominent role.
She will be joined by the star of the Perry Mason revival, as well as The Americans and Brothers & Sisters in Welsh actor Matthew Rhys. Also in the cast will be Brittany Snow from The Hunting Wives and The Walking Dead Dead City’s Natalie Morales.
Netflix has revealed the first look at the upcoming thriller(Image: Netflix)
According to the show’s synopsis, since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write. She has become a ghost of her former self.
But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth.
She begins to chase down his demons while fleeing her own in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly. The show asks who’s the real monster? And who’s the bad neighbour?
Not much more details about the story are known with Netflix keeping any twists under wraps. With promises of plenty of secrets to unravel it gives the feel of a Harlan Coben story and should be perfect for fans of the writer’s adaptations.
The showrunner has been named as Howard Gordon who previously helped develop the show Homeland and 24. Beast In Me is created by author and screenwriter Gabe Rotter who has written episodes of The X Files.
Fans have already started to share their excitement for the series release and are planning accordingly. Responding to the news on social media, one commented: “Looks like November 13 is officially ‘cancel all plans’ day.”
One of the stars of Homeland Claire Danes reunites with showrunner Howard Gordon(Image: Netflix)
Another added: “Secrets, suspense, and stellar cast, this series is already giving chills before it even drops.” While a third posted: “This sounds like the perfect binge for a cold November night.”
Someone else simply declared: “I was sold when I read ‘Homeland’ one of the best series to exist.”
The showrunner hasn’t shared too many details as yet but they did comment on their excitement of reuniting with Danes after Homeland, and pairing her with Rhys.
He said: “I’ve always appreciated Matthew (Rhys)’s work, but seeing him with Claire on our first Zoom made me especially excited that he’s agreed to play Nile. We’re all looking forward to working with him!”
The Beast In Me is streaming on Netflix from November 13.
The new season of what some fans consider the ‘best Walking Dead spin-off’ is finally streaming.
Fans can finally binge all episodes of Dead City season two from today (July 10). Viewers just need access to Sky Max or an entertainment pass on NOW streaming platform.
Fans over in the UK have had to wait a considerable amount of more time than those in the US for its release. However, all eight episodes have been released at once.
Here is everything you need to know about The Walking Dead: Dead City season two, including plot, cast and reviews so far.
Season two of the spin-off is finally streaming in the UK(Image: AMC)
What is second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City all about?
The series follows two of the most popular characters from the main and original Walking Dead series in Maggie and Negan. Audiences are used to seeing them on opposite sides but the first season saw them traveling together into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan cut off from the mainland .
They were in search of Maggie’s kidnapped son, Hershel. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of chaos, danger, beauty, and terror.
Season two picks up a year after Maggie infiltrated New York to save her son. Her group, The Brocks have been forced to join the New Babylon Federation while Maggie has been trying to move on with her life with teen son Hershel and Ginny.
However, those now in charge want to conscript the residents for a mission to finally take over the city. Meanwhile, Negan attempts to bring together the gangs that control Manhattan, knowing an invasion is inevitable.
Who stars in The Walking Dead: Dead City season two?
Lauren Cohan reprises her roles as Maggie Greene: formerly a part of Rick Grimes’ group on The Walking Dead. She is the leader of the Bricks, a community of survivors that relocated to New York from Virginia, where it was known as the Hilltop Colony.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan also returns as Negan: The reformed former leader of the Saviors who left the Commonwealth with his pregnant wife to build a life together at the end of The Walking Dead.
Gaius Charles as Perlie Armstrong: A marshal for the New Babylon Federation, a network of survivor communities in New York, who is tasked with hunting down Negan.
Željko Ivanek as Mile Jurkovic / The Croat: from Croatia, hence his name, he is a sadistic former member of the Saviors who kidnapped Maggie’s son in season one. He is also the leader of the Burazi (Brothers), a group of hostile survivors who have taken control of Manhattan.
Mahina Napoleon as Ginny: A young girl under Negan’s care who is selectively mute following the traumatic death of her father.
Lisa Emery as The Dama: The Croat’s mysterious ally.
Logan Kim takes over the part of Hershel Rhee, Maggie’s teenage son in season two.
Orange is the New Black’s Dascha Polanco plays Lucia Narvaez: A high-ranking marshal for New Babylon who takes part in their mission to control Manhattan.
Keir Gilchrist as Benjamin Pierce: New Babylon’s historian who documents the rebuilding of society and is fascinated by New York City.
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What have The Walking Dead: Dead City reviews been like for season two?
The second season’s final has now aired in the US and as a result, full series reviews have started to be shared online. The first season received some high praise from fans, with one even claiming: “It’s definitely the best of the three spin off shows. I had low expectations going into this as the Daryl spin off was a big disappointment. But I was pleasantly surprised by how good this was and really enjoyed it.”
Unfortunately, it seems the second season hasn’t wowed the critics as much. It only has a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes while season one managed 80%.
However, one reviewer claimed the leads make it worth a watch. They said: “Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohen make the writer’s job easy as they consistently deliver within Negan and Maggie, making Season 2 well worthy of a watch.”
Another added: “The Walking Dead: Dead City goes weirder in season 2, with more eccentric groups, all the while continuing its introspective look at Maggie and Negan.”
Maggie and Negan reunite once again
Have the stars of Dead City said anything?
While Lauren Cohan reprised her role as Maggie, a character she has played since 2011, the star also directed an episode of Dead City for its second season.
Speaking about the new role, she said: “Being able to direct on a creative level is so satisfying because you collaborate with everyone and you get to you get to go into their world. You go into the production designers’ world you go into the costume designers’ world.”
She continued: “I felt like the responsibility to the fans is baked in because we know it, we love it. We just don’t want to get in the way of the thing we love. And the responsibility to my co-stars, working with the actors is the best part of the whole thing because we speak the language.”
The Walking Dead: Dead City is streaming on Sky and NOW.
