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Metro
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix thriller climbs up top 10 with new season despite being labelled ‘tripe'
There's a new thriller doing numbers on Netflix, after the third season with six new episodes was released last week. Not one for nervous fliers, Departure kicks off with a nightmare plane journey from New York to London which results in the plane going missing. Archie Punjabi, who has not one but two airline thrillers to her name after co-starring in the Apple TV Plus hit Hijack, here plays investigator Kendra Malley. Malley is parachuted into the crisis to find where exactly Flight 176 might be and then piece together what went wrong in the air – and she has to go rogue to do so. The twisty, turny thriller first debuted in 2020, and sees Punjabi play opposite the late Hollywood legend Christopher Plummer as her mentor. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. A new season of the fast-paced season has just arrived on Netflix, landing the show on the streamer's top 10 TV chart. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video However, many of those who have already tuned into the 18 episodes on the streamer have not been singing its praises. The first season of Departure currently holds an 80% rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews, but subsequent seasons were clearly not reviewed widely enough to rank. Taking to X, @Toryscott described the show as 'the biggest load of tripe' added: 'Dreadful script, a timeline that makes no sense, wooden acting, weird Americanisation and a ridiculous plot. 'So many good shows never get made. How did this get made? How?' The Devil's Leap . The four-episode show follows climbing guide Paul (Philippe Bas) and his antagonistic teenage daughter Sara (Maïra Schmitt) on a trek which pits them against killers. . The four-episode show follows climbing guide Paul (Philippe Bas) and his antagonistic teenage daughter Sara (Maïra Schmitt) on a trek which pits them against killers. Scrublands . A journalist investigates what he initially thinks is a straightforward story about a small town a year on a priest shooting dead five parishioners. . A journalist investigates what he initially thinks is a straightforward story about a small town a year on a priest shooting dead five parishioners. A Good Girl's Guide To Murder . In the summer holidays before entering her last year of school, Pip decides to use her A-Level extended project to investigate an unsolved case. . In the summer holidays before entering her last year of school, Pip decides to use her A-Level extended project to investigate an unsolved case. Countdown. Following the murder of a Department of Homeland Security agent, Nathan Blythe (Euphoria star Eric Dane) puts together a task force of agents from various agencies who are each known for their unconventional methods. Meanwhile over on Google reviews, viewers had similarly harsh criticisms. @Giles Webberley shared their two star review, writing: 'In brief, the story is quite passable but it is handled appallingly. Awful writing, directing, acting and editing. I gave it the second star because it made me chuckle.' @PS echoed their sentiments, writing: 'We laughed all the way through season 2, not in a good way. More Trending 'Badly written, badly directed, badly cast, badly edited. This was truly dire. Bored, wooden acting. No chemistry. Scenes edited at silly moments. 'Was there no run through or quality check? Did you just say 'that'll do,' and toss it out there?' However, others shared their positive reactions, with @Peggy McEwen praising Panjabi and Plummer's performances. @NJ2001J added: 'Love the entire show from season 1 to 3 keeps you hooked. Defo a must watch TV series.' View More » Departure is available to stream on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix fans reveal their horror after 'bombshell' at the end of documentary MORE: New Netflix action movie branded 'tedious' by critics but fans demand sequel MORE: Dark TV show 'compared to Ozark' soars up Netflix charts
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kieron Moore and Rose Ayling-Ellis Didn't Have a Chemistry Test for ‘Code of Silence'
Crime drama Code of Silence, which premiered on ITV and streamer ITVX in the U.K. on Sunday and will debut on streaming service BritBox in the U.S. and Canada in July, features British star Rose Ayling-Ellis as Alison, a determined deaf woman working in a police canteen who gets recruited to use her lip-reading skills in a covert operation. As such, the show, created and written by Catherine Moulton (Baptiste, Hijack) and also starring Kieron Moore (Vampire Academy, Masters of the Air, The Corps), Charlotte Ritchie (You, Ghosts), and Andrew Buchan (Black Doves, The Honourable Woman, Broadchurch), is helping to redefine how deaf characters are featured on screen More from The Hollywood Reporter Nicola Walker, Jermaine Clement to Lead Disney+ British Comedy Series Kneecap Member Charged With Terror Offense, Band Vows to "Vehemently Defend Ourselves" Billy Williams, 'Gandhi' and 'On Golden Pond' Cinematographer, Dies at 96 During a recent panel discussion of castmembers, Moore, who plays Liam, shared the impact the experience of being on the show's set had on him. In the opening episode, his character seems to feel a special connection with Alison. 'Rose and I didn't do a chemistry test, which is quite insane,' he shared, highlighting that he felt they built a connection very quickly. 'We just met [in person] on the first day of filming.' Their first scene was for a later episode when their two characters have already been through all sorts of things. 'Arguably, it's one of my favorite scenes, because I think it goes to show when you're truly paying attention to someone and you're truly invested in them, chemistry is undeniable,' Moore said. 'I felt so safe with Rose. And I think anyone who meets Rose will come to say this: I felt like I'd never been truly listened to until I met Rose. She pays so much attention to you when you talk that I was constantly learning how to be a better person, as well as being a better actor, which I think I had in common with Liam.' About his character, Moore also had this to share: 'Liam's had a relatively troubled past, and he's very untrusting. And he sees this person who is like a bright bit of light.' Code of Silence is executive produced by Bryony Arnold and Damien Timmer for ITV Studios' Mammoth Screen, alongside Robert Schildhouse and Stephen Nye for BritBox, as well as Ayling-Ellis and Moulton. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Wales Online
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV Code of Silence viewers issue same complaint minutes into latest episode
ITV Code of Silence viewers issue same complaint minutes into latest episode Code of Silence is currently airing on ITV1, and stars Rose Ayling-Ellis as a deaf worker who gets embroiled in a police investigation Code of Silence: Rose Ayling-Ellis stars in ITV trailer Code of Silence viewers issued the same complaint minutes into the latest episode on Monday (May 19). Created by Hijack's Catherine Moulton, the six-part series sees Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis in the lead role of Alison Woods, a deaf worker who has spent years working in a police canteen. Alison's life is turned upside down when her lip-reading skills catch the attention of DS Ashleigh Francis (Charlotte Ritchie) and DI James Marsh (Andrew Buchan). The detectives recruit Alison for a covert operation in which she must monitor a dangerous gang who are plotting a high-stakes heist. The character's hearing loss is central to the story, offering rare on-screen representation of deafness in a primetime drama. Code of Silence is currently airing on ITV1 Article continues below The drama began on Sunday, May 18 and saw Alison begin helping the police with their investigations. She is soon caught up in the criminal world as she secretly delves deeper into the case. During the second episode on Monday, DI Marsh is stunned to learn of Alison's connection to the investigation. "You've risked the entire operation.. I should arrest you, I should arrest you for misconduct," he declared. "I don't want your help, I don't want anything from you. It's not safe for you to be anywhere near this station." Elsewhere, Alison continues to grow closer to Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore), one of the main suspects in the gang case. Rose Ayling-Ellis plays a deaf woman who gets embroiled in a gang investigation The show's viewers were left frustrated with Alison's decision to entertain Liam's advances, with many taking to X (formerly Twitter) share their opinions. "This is a frustrating watch," one person wrote, with another adding: "I'm on tenterhooks over here. What's she playing at?" A third said: "Alison doesn't know what she's getting herself into," with another sharing: "I've really tried but I'm just not feeling it… next." A fifth viewer echoed the sentiment, saying: "It's both great and totally f****** ridiculous at the same time." Article continues below Code of Silence is available to stream on ITVX
Edinburgh Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis says 'we did a lot of work' as she discusses career first
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has delved into her latest acting venture, describing it as "different" to anything she's done before. Rose appeared on ITV's This Morning on Thursday (May 15), where she discussed her ground-breaking new drama Code of Silence with presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. Created by Hijack's Catherine Moulton, the six-part series sees Rose in the lead role of Alison Woods, a deaf worker who has spent years working in a police canteen. Alison's life is turned upside down when her lip-reading skills catch the attention of DS Ashleigh Francis (Charlotte Ritchie) and DI James Marsh (Andrew Buchan). The detectives recruit Alison for a covert operation in which she must monitor a dangerous gang who are plotting a high-stakes heist. On today's This Morning, host Cat praised the innovative use of lip-reading techniques on the show, saying: "It's absolutely brilliant how you portray that." Rose then shared: "A lot of people have an idea of what lip reading is, so when you watch this, you'll realise, 'Oh lip reading's not what I thought, it's actually much more harder.' "It's like a great big puddle, you're trying to work it out and you're going on a journey with Alison, being in her head, trying to make sense of the world that she's in," reports Wales Online. She continued: "We did a lot of work. It's the first time we do something like that, it's different. Normally, in the head when you're lip reading, most of the time, about 80 per cent of the time, you're guessing. "You take out a few words and you're trying to work around it, so we were thinking, 'How do we do that technically?' Normally, in our head, it goes from 0.1 seconds, really, really fast. (Image: MAMMOTH SCREEN/ITV) "So, we were trying to get that onto the screen, but make sense for the audience to watch. It took a long time, but we got there in the end." Ben added: "It's a really smart, clever device for those of us that don't have problems with hearing to understand what it is that you're explaining, that puzzle of positioning the words." Code of Silence also stars Vampire Academy's Kieron Moore, The Witcher's Nathan Armarkwei Laryea, Doc Martin's Joe Absolom and Emmerdale's Andrew Scarborough. It's been a busy few months for Rose, as she recently appeared in an episode of Doctor Who, as well as Ludwig and British drama series Reunion. Code of Silence will premiere at 9pm on Sunday, May 18 on ITV1
Geek Tyrant
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Hugh Laurie to Star in Apple TV+ Thriller THE WANTED MAN with Thandiwe Newton — GeekTyrant
Hugh Laurie is heading back into the world of TV and this time he's running a crime empire. The House star is set to lead The Wanted Man , a new Apple TV+ thriller series from Hijack creator George Kay. The show centers on Felix Carmichael (Laurie), a criminal kingpin who's managed to stay untouchable for two decades as the head of a powerful British crime syndicate called 'The Capital.' But the game finally catches up to him. According to the synopsis: ' The Wanted Man follows the rise and fall of Felix Carmichael (Laurie), the elusive and powerful head of notorious British crime syndicate 'The Capital.' Untouchable for 20 years, Carmichael is finally apprehended, but while he's held in the infamous Staplehurst prison, it becomes clear that he's been betrayed by one of his own. 'As the traitor moves to dismantle the empire he has built, Carmichael must risk everything in a daring escape. Willing to stop at nothing to take his revenge, if he succeeds, he'll be a wanted man once more.' Joining Laurie is Thandiwe Newton ( Westworld, Crash ), Fionn Whitehead ( Dunkirk, Emily ), Gina McKee ( My Policeman ), Hazel Doupe ( Say Nothing ), Elliott Heffernan ( Blitz ), and Stephen Dillane ( Game of Thrones ). Kay is not only the creator but also writes and executive produces the series, teaming up with executive producers Willow Grylls and Matt Sandford . Jakob Verbruggen ( The Fall, London Spy ) is directing. This marks yet another ambitious move by Apple TV+, which continues to double down on smart, character-driven thrillers with cinematic flair. Source: Variety
