Bodyguard - BBC One [ Spoilers ]

Heckler · 11-09-2018 11:03PM

steve_r wrote: »

Don't think she has his keys - she was knocking on his door to get in. I think the keys he took were the keys to her house.

Re the blanks, the first time I saw it I thought that maybe the police had given him blanks when they assigned him the gun - we saw him pick it up. Though more likely someone did the swap in his house.

I don't think it was an accident he was assigned to her. The veteran/PTSD angle makes him ripe for being scapegoated.

I read a review that said with Hawes gone, we just don't know the remaining characters well enough to care strongly about who is scheming with who. I wouldn't go that far but I would like to see some of the side characters fleshed out more.

That wasn't his police issue gun. Its an illegal one he had stashed.

steve_r · 12-09-2018 08:14AM

Heckler wrote: »

That wasn't his police issue gun. Its an illegal one he had stashed.

Yes, you are right

ED E · 14-09-2018 04:57PM

Under His Eye wrote: »

He is lucky to be alive as blanks can be fatal at very close range.

Blanks also typically look totally different, with good reason.

Even racking it you'd see the top of the mag well and know its loaded with blanks. No way a counter terrorism guy like him would ever make that mistake, even in a fragile mental state.

But tis a tv show.

The Black Oil · 14-09-2018 05:10PM

https://twitter.com/BBCOne/status/1040623707129970689

:pac:

AllForIt · 15-09-2018 10:36PM

Under His Eye wrote: »

He is lucky to be alive as blanks can be fatal at very close range.

Absolutly. Joh-Erik Hexum, 80's model and actor, star of US detective show Cover Up, shot himself dead in the head with a gun full of blanks thinking they would have no effect.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5555971/jon-erik-hexum-russian-roulette-heart-transplant-pimp-cover-up/

This tragedy was made all the worse because he was extremely good looking.

Agent Coulson · 15-09-2018 11:02PM

AllForIt wrote: »

Absolutly. Joh-Erik Hexum, 80's model and actor, star of US detective show Cover Up, shot himself dead in the head with a gun full of blanks thinking they would have no effect.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5555971/jon-erik-hexum-russian-roulette-heart-transplant-pimp-cover-up/

This tragedy was made all the worse because he was extremely good looking.

So if he was a fat ugly guy it wouldn't have been as tragic?

Also Jon-Erik is one of the reasons I went to the library as a kid.

mr_edge_to_you · 15-09-2018 11:19PM

My wife and I have watched e1-4 over the last two nights. It’s a flipping brilliant show - the tension is class. The opening scene in e1 was one of the most enthralling 30 mins of television I’ve seen in years. Thought the scene with the truck hurtling towards the school in e2 was really intense too.

My mind is racing throughout each episode looking for twists and clues. Rewound scenes once or twice as we each think we’ve spotted something. I can’t wait for tomorrow’s episode and no doubt there’ll be a major cliffhanger with a buildup up to the final episode.

AllForIt · 16-09-2018 01:14AM

Agent Coulson wrote: »

So if he was a fat ugly guy it wouldn't have been as tragic?

Exactly !

sirmanga · 16-09-2018 02:16PM

I wish Jed Mercurio hadn't wasted his time on this plot hole filled, derivative nonsense, and just given us the next series of Line of Duty, instead of waiting until next year.

Terrible characters, bad acting (note to Richard Madden: jaw muscle clenching is not indicative of screen presence) and a been there/ done that (and done better by US shows) feel throughout, Bodyguard is not a very good TV show.

Rows Grower · 16-09-2018 02:52PM

sirmanga wrote: »

I wish Jed Mercurio hadn't wasted his time on this plot hole filled, derivative nonsense, and just given us the next series of Line of Duty, instead of waiting until next year.

Terrible characters, bad acting (note to Richard Madden: jaw muscle clenching is not indicative of screen presence) and a been there/ done that (and done better by US shows) feel throughout, Bodyguard is not a very good TV show.

Why do you bother watching it so?

sirmanga · 16-09-2018 03:02PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

Why do you bother watching it so?

Oh sorry, I didn't realise this thread was just for people who had good things to say about the show.

Rows Grower · 16-09-2018 03:07PM

sirmanga wrote: »

Oh sorry, I didn't realise this thread was just for people who had good things to say about the show.

It's not, so no need to apologise.

I was just curious why you would value your time so little that you would watch something you don't enjoy.

Agent Coulson · 16-09-2018 03:43PM

AllForIt wrote: »

Exactly !

What a shallow post!

The Black Oil · 16-09-2018 04:34PM

sirmanga wrote: »

I wish Jed Mercurio hadn't wasted his time on this plot hole filled, derivative nonsense, and just given us the next series of Line of Duty, instead of waiting until next year.

Terrible characters, bad acting (note to Richard Madden: jaw muscle clenching is not indicative of screen presence) and a been there/ done that (and done better by US shows) feel throughout, Bodyguard is not a very good TV show.

Care to elaborate on the stuff in bold?

As to the acting, I thought Hawes's 'I'm an important Westminister type/take me seriously' accent was kinda unnecessary, but probably inevitable given the role. Her natural one would have been fine.

Marje · 16-09-2018 10:05PM

I learnt what a kompromat and eod are (google help me)

Not a lot happened really

I hope this hasn't a stupid ending after watching over the last few weeks.

velo.2010 · 16-09-2018 10:18PM

Things happening very quickly in that episode!

The 'previously' recap emphasised the Death Star reference with the picture of Montague and Cameron, but there was still a whiff of deux ex machina with Budd finding the tablet.

I missed the significance of the driver with Chanel - criminal links?

Deliberately didn't watch the preview for next week.

Marje · 16-09-2018 10:28PM

velo.2010 wrote: »

Things happening very quickly in that episode!

The 'previously' recap emphasised the Death Star reference with the picture of Montague and Cameron, but there was still a whiff of deux ex machina with Budd finding the tablet.

I missed the significance of the driver with Chanel - criminal links?

Deliberately didn't watch the preview for next week.

Not too sure about the driver yet or the criminal links - could he turn out to be Vicky's boyfriend?
Strange they decided to show a preview for the last week and none for the other weeks. Didn't pick up anything really from it

EDIT: Just saw on Twitter, last episode will be 75 minutes long

EDIT: Thinking on it now I reckon Budd work colleague who grassed on him has something to do with whatever is going on. He told Budd he didn't see anyone at the door at the bombing and he's keeping an eye on Budd and got him suspended.

Mc Love · 17-09-2018 08:52AM

I said as soon as Chanelle left the cafe, she'd get in a black range rover, and she did. Something shady going on while next week it appears Budd goes on a killing spree.

Anyone else find it strange there was no police presence on the back door of the Home Secretary's apartment block?

trashcan · 17-09-2018 07:36PM

sirmanga wrote: »

I wish Jed Mercurio hadn't wasted his time on this plot hole filled, derivative nonsense, and just given us the next series of Line of Duty, instead of waiting until next year.

Terrible characters, bad acting (note to Richard Madden: jaw muscle clenching is not indicative of screen presence) and a been there/ done that (and done better by US shows) feel throughout, Bodyguard is not a very good TV show.

While I might not go that far, I would agree that it's no Line of Duty. I think it's been "ok", but to be honest I was drawn to it by the fact that it was Jed Mercurio, and I'm sticking with it, rather than waiting for the finale with any great anticipation.

Heckler · 19-09-2018 11:37PM

Its enjoyable hokum. I think Madden is very well suited to the role. Did anyone not notice the time stamps on the audio files he was listening to on his laptop ? 31-10-18 and dating back 29-10-18 etc. ? Sorry can't post an image but pause around 15.20.

Is it set in the future ?!!

Hard to see how its going to resolve itself with any credibility but I don't care. I wanna see Budd go kill everybody.

gmisk · 20-09-2018 08:16AM

velo.2010 wrote: »

Things happening very quickly in that episode!

The 'previously' recap emphasised the Death Star reference with the picture of Montague and Cameron, but there was still a whiff of deux ex machina with Budd finding the tablet.

I missed the significance of the driver with Chanel - criminal links?

Deliberately didn't watch the preview for next week.

Was the driver that picked up chanel not at the veterans group?

Disclaimer-I might have imagined this...

It's nonsense really isn't it... But I am hooked

cml387 · 20-09-2018 10:12AM

gmisk wrote: »

Was the driver that picked up chanel not at the veterans group?

Disclaimer-I might have imagined this...

It's nonsense really isn't it... But I am hooked

Yes he was.

Skid X · 20-09-2018 09:53PM

Jed Mercurio is on Newsnight at some stage tonight.

I suspect they might spend a decent part of the show on Brexit first

https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight/status/1042878323041480704

23-09-2018 10:06PM

totally ridiculous but good tension created in fairness.

when he was cutting that last wire.... !

p.s hated that actress who was the Sampson woman - head of the police - bizarre affected mannerisms in her portrayal.

and that last twist about the Nadia woman - totally off the wall.

Basq · 23-09-2018 10:17PM

Incredibly tense first hour but the last 15 minutes were all wrapped up too neatly.

Enjoyable series but I'd take LoD over it anyday.

JaMarcus · 23-09-2018 10:17PM

Found it fairly ridiculous how Nadia gave up the whole plan willingly at the first hint of pressure. That was just laughably bad.

Marje · 23-09-2018 10:19PM

They could have done without the extra time and cut out some of the bomb wearing part of the story.
It was an ok of an ending. Was expecting more but I suppose it tidied up the story.

gmisk · 23-09-2018 10:21PM

That was tense... But ridiculous.

I guessed

That Mr brittas wife was the mole delighted!!! the twist with the female suicide bomber...stupid and not needed

I won't lie the trailer for line of duty Sent shivers down my spine!!!!

Basq · 23-09-2018 10:32PM

gmisk wrote: »

I won't lie the trailer for line of duty Sent shivers down my spine!!!!

Balls.. missed that!! :mad:

Since it's only filming, I'm assuming it was minimal just indicating a 2019 airdate.

gmisk · 23-09-2018 10:34PM

Basq wrote: »

Balls.. missed that!! :mad:

Since it's only filming, I'm assuming it was minimal just indicating a 2019 airdate.

Yeah it was after bodyguard... Lots of Ted lol... Showed nada really bar the main 3 and not back til 2019 zzz

Also, bodyguard isn't a patch on killing eve... Cracking show

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