Channel 5 fans ‘scared to go to bed' after watching Robson Green's new thriller – but that's not the biggest complaint
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Channel 5 viewers have claimed they are terrified by The Game
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However, other viewers had a different complaint about the casting
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The former police officer remains haunted by one of his previous cases which remains unsolved.
The open mystery on Channel 5 involved a sadistic serial killer who was nicknamed the Ripton Stalker.
However, Patrick Harbottle (
Miller is caught completely by surprise when his new neighbour repeats the killer's catchphrase.
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The officer is certain that he has finally cracked the case and caught the wanted man at large.
Many viewers of the growing commercial network took to social media as they claimed they were struggling to watch the 'scary drama'.
Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan stated: "Just watched Ep 2 and it really gets into your head !! Episode 3 behind the sofa!"
A second claimed: "
TheGame finding it a bit scary tbh, in fact, watched a fair bit through my fingers tonight
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"Jason Watkins and Robson Green - a thrilling thriller - but I'm now too scared to go to bed!," wrote a third.
However, the frightening aspect of the show isn't even the worst complaint for TV viewers.
Grantchester fans stunned as Emmerdale favourite makes appearance alongside Robson Green
Robson, 60, is known for his high-profile detective roles in Wire in the Blood and Grantchester
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Many fans of the star could not believe that he was cast as the main antagonist in the new series.
Another user commented: "Really enjoying this series #TheGame but I don't like #RobsonGreene being the bad guy. He's so lovely. Brilliant acting by both him and #JasonWatkins."
"Is it just me, or wouldn't the casting have made more sense with Robson as the detective and Jason Watkins as the stalker? Tony Hill can't be the bad guy!," posted someone else.
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And a sixth watcher added: "I can't believe the lovely #RobsonGreen has me watching from behind a cushion."
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Many fans could not believe that Robson Green was cast as the antagonist
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Some viewers think his co-star Jason Watkins should be the villain instead
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Loose Women star Sunetra Sarker also stars in the hit drama
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