I do agree last nights episode was very unrealistic. Its a shame because the story is there. I still enjoyed it though and I'm pleased to see the rating have held up once again. I think it will stay consistent as viewers will be tuning in now to find out the outcome to the Amy storyline which looks like it will spread the whole series.
Exactly - they would need the Euromillions rollover jackpot to do any good. And, as others have mentioned - why bother? Lord whatsit is on the way out and then only his evil wife and stepson will benefit.
Not enjoying this series much so far, the plots are all over the place, can't seem to care about any of the characters, and Lenny Henry is just plain annoying.
Extremely....am almost at the point of turning sound off whenever he speaks
It will be relevant to the lottery win. Ah and there you go. They are offering to bail out the families debt.
I don't think I worded my thoughts properly. I was expecting to see some of the winners spend money on flash cars, casinos, golddiggers etc. That may still happen of course but investing it back into their ex employer's property is boring. Everything seems to be revolving around the blasted house, rather it being used as a backdrop like the hospital was in the last series.
It's still very watchable in my opinion, largely due to the fine cast. But I do agree, the premise for this third series is wrong. Series one with the workers in the supermarket was great. Series two with the hospital staff was also ok. But the "stately home" setting just seems so unbelievable.
The lottery lady got it right when she arrived and asked if they were filming. In 2015 it's about the only way you would come across a set-up like that. That has resulted in some fine actors being turned into caricatures rather than characters. The idea that they would want to save the place out of loyalty is also a bit of a stretch. Take the lottery money and get out, they wouldn't have helped you if the positions were reversed.
No, I think Kay Mellor got it wrong this time. I wonder if she tossed around any other ideas before settling on this one ?
AIUI, they're offering to buy a stake in the house, not just gifting the money to the toffs (there was some mention of a %age share during the scene on the balcony, or have i misunderstood that?) which is why lady toff looks so upset?
Thanks. That surprises me a bit as I much prefer No Offence. I suppose it is far more 'niche' viewing though, as opposed to The Syndicate which is typical BBC general (quite bland and inoffensive) family viewing. Both have their place but I like the way Channel 4 pushes the boundaries with their productions. Thanks again for the info.
Thanks. That surprises me a bit as I much prefer No Offence. I suppose it is far more 'niche' viewing though, as opposed to The Syndicate which is typical BBC general (quite bland and inoffensive) family viewing. Both have their place but I like the way Channel 4 pushes the boundaries with their productions. Thanks again for the info.
I have to agree with you. I find No Offence far better than this new series of The Syndicate.
I just can't buy into the the story at all it doesn't really gel, neither do the cast. They've taken well known actors in the main but the combination of characters really don't work for me.
I think that I'll be giving The Syndicate a miss from now on, which is disappointing as I've followed the two previous series. I was a bit iffy about series 2 as Mark Addy spoiled it for me but everyone else was fine in it, so I kept with it. Not this time though. I think it's a series that's now starting to run out of steam.
I have to agree with you. I find No Offence far better than this new series of The Syndicate.
I just can't buy into the the story at all it doesn't really gel, neither do the cast. They've taken well known actors in the main but the combination of characters really don't work for me.
I think that I'll be giving The Syndicate a miss from now on, which is disappointing as I've followed the two previous series. I was a bit iffy about series 2 as Mark Addy spoiled it for me but everyone else was fine in it, so I kept with it. Not this time though. I think it's a series that's now starting to run out of steam.
I don't think it's a great use of licence-payers' money but 5 million people seem to disagree! I enjoyed the first two series, S1 more than S2 like most people on here, and I think I'm going to stick with S3 for now, but only half-heartedly.
I don't think it's a great use of licence-payers' money but 5 million people seem to disagree! I enjoyed the first two series, S1 more than S2 like most people on here, and I think I'm going to stick with S3 for now, but only half-heartedly.
5m watched episode 2, will be interesting to see if the ratings hold.
Last nights episode was really poor.
Very little competition so it might keep them?
It's still very watchable in my opinion, largely due to the fine cast. But I do agree, the premise for this third series is wrong. Series one with the workers in the supermarket was great. Series two with the hospital staff was also ok. But the "stately home" setting just seems so unbelievable.
The lottery lady got it right when she arrived and asked if they were filming. In 2015 it's about the only way you would come across a set-up like that. That has resulted in some fine actors being turned into caricatures rather than characters. The idea that they would want to save the place out of loyalty is also a bit of a stretch. Take the lottery money and get out, they wouldn't have helped you if the positions were reversed.
No, I think Kay Mellor got it wrong this time. I wonder if she tossed around any other ideas before settling on this one ?
Less than £3 million each is not a massive amount considering they are going to invest in the house which is £6million+ in debt. Why didn't Kay Mellor make it a much higher amount? (I was convinced it was £40 million at first).
Unlike many on here, I think Lenny Henry is playing his part really well, in fact they all are. Maybe the ridiculous fact that they aren't hunting the boyfriend will be rectified next week as they keep going backwards in time. Somehow I think it will not be revealed until the last episode, a bit like series 2 when we all thought the nurse had killed her husband.
This is the 3rd series? I think I can only remember one previous series unless I'm getting them mixed up into one series because of the numerous characters involved.
I like this series though is it really going to just concentrate on the missing girl and what happens at The Mansion?
I'm suspecting the son on the young girls disappearance and or one of the American chaps as they are not showing much of them. Maybe they are in cahoots on that, the son and one of the American guys?
Agree with a lot of the negative comments. This is so badly scripted the actors are on a hiding to nothing, however, Lenny Henry couldn't act his way out of a paper bag, he is irredeemably awful.
There is loads of "plot speak" as well, a sign of a very badly written piece.
I don't think I can stand another 4 episodes of this dross.
This is the 3rd series? I think I can only remember one previous series unless I'm getting them mixed up into one series because of the numerous characters involved.
I like this series though is it really going to just concentrate on the missing girl and what happens at The Mansion?
I'm suspecting the son on the young girls disappearance and or one of the American chaps as they are not showing much of them. Maybe they are in cahoots on that, the son and one of the American guys?
I'd almost forgotten it as well. It was set in a hospital. One of the main characters was played by Alison Steadman. She had been fraudulently claiming disability benefit for "bad knees" whilst she was working and had to pay it all back out of her winnings and narrowly escaped jail. That's the ONLY plot strand I can remember.
Agree with a lot of the negative comments. This is so badly scripted the actors are on a hiding to nothing, however, Lenny Henry couldn't act his way out of a paper bag, he is irredeemably awful.
There is loads of "plot speak" as well, a sign of a very badly written piece.
I don't think I can stand another 4 episodes of this dross.
I actually don't mind Lenry Henry is this role . I've met many autistics who resemble his character very closely . He's not supposed to be playing a 'normal' guy after all .
The do have a couple of issues though , one with the actually dialogue involving the female cop . Surely nobody would behave as she does towards a vulnerable autistic person under suspicion .
I also detest the actress wo plays the lottery woman . I'm fairly sure she was in a previous series as well , I presume she's friendly with Kay Mellar or something as she's a terrible actor/ actress , totally unbelievable and she acts exactly the same for every different role she gets .
I actually don't mind Lenry Henry is this role . I've met many autistics who resemble his character very closely . He's not supposed to be playing a 'normal' guy after all .
The do have a couple of issues though , one with the actually dialogue involving the female cop . Surely nobody would behave as she does towards a vulnerable autistic person under suspicion .
I also detest the actress wo plays the lottery woman . I'm fairly sure she was in a previous series as well , I presume she's friendly with Kay Mellar or something as she's a terrible actor/ actress , totally unbelievable and she acts exactly the same for every different role she gets .
yeh shes been in all 3 seasons. She won the loot in the first series then turned up in the second working for the lotto people to help the winners and here she is again lol
Of all the actors to bring back for the different series, why did they pick that OTT former winner who now works for the lottery company? She is totally unbelievable. And VERY annoying. If I had won the lottery, I would definitely say no to publicity just to annoy the pushy old bag. And I like the very high tech and ingenious device she had for checking their ticket was valid. She punched a different number into a special app at 10 second intervals and hey presto, after just a minute of stabbing at it with one finger, it confirmed they had won! I hadn't realised how far technology had come.
You'd think lotto tickets would have a serial number to run a simple check like this instead of that total polava!
I've enjoyed the show so far, but like others I don't understand the using the money to save the house thing. If the Lord pops his cloggs his greedy son-in-law will get it, surely he doesn't want that? Besides if I won the lottery I wouldn't be helping his old bat wife!
yeh shes been in all 3 seasons. She won the loot in the first series then turned up in the second working for the lotto people to help the winners and here she is again lol
Yes, she does keep on turning up in each series! She does seem to be an actress Kay Mellor likes to have in her stories.
Ironically, Lorraine Bruce who plays Denise, reprised her role in the US version of the first series which was renamed 'The Lottery.' The US version didn't get past the first episode because it was pulled due to such weak viewing figures.
I've enjoyed the show so far, but like others I don't understand the using the money to save the house thing. If the Lord pops his cloggs his greedy son-in-law will get it, surely he doesn't want that? Besides if I won the lottery I wouldn't be helping his old bat wife!
You'd think lotto tickets would have a serial number to run a simple check like this instead of that total polava!
I've enjoyed the show so far, but like others I don't understand the using the money to save the house thing. If the Lord pops his cloggs his greedy son-in-law will get it, surely he doesn't want that? Besides if I won the lottery I wouldn't be helping his old bat wife!
I don't think they're giving (or even lending) the money to the Lord. I think they want to use the money to have a stake in the house themselves - shareholders if you like.
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Extremely....am almost at the point of turning sound off whenever he speaks
I don't think I worded my thoughts properly. I was expecting to see some of the winners spend money on flash cars, casinos, golddiggers etc. That may still happen of course but investing it back into their ex employer's property is boring. Everything seems to be revolving around the blasted house, rather it being used as a backdrop like the hospital was in the last series.
The lottery lady got it right when she arrived and asked if they were filming. In 2015 it's about the only way you would come across a set-up like that. That has resulted in some fine actors being turned into caricatures rather than characters. The idea that they would want to save the place out of loyalty is also a bit of a stretch. Take the lottery money and get out, they wouldn't have helped you if the positions were reversed.
No, I think Kay Mellor got it wrong this time. I wonder if she tossed around any other ideas before settling on this one ?
K
Any idea what the ratings were for No Offence (another Northern drama) which it was up against in the same time slot?
K
Thanks. That surprises me a bit as I much prefer No Offence. I suppose it is far more 'niche' viewing though, as opposed to The Syndicate which is typical BBC general (quite bland and inoffensive) family viewing. Both have their place but I like the way Channel 4 pushes the boundaries with their productions. Thanks again for the info.
I have to agree with you. I find No Offence far better than this new series of The Syndicate.
I just can't buy into the the story at all it doesn't really gel, neither do the cast. They've taken well known actors in the main but the combination of characters really don't work for me.
I think that I'll be giving The Syndicate a miss from now on, which is disappointing as I've followed the two previous series. I was a bit iffy about series 2 as Mark Addy spoiled it for me but everyone else was fine in it, so I kept with it. Not this time though. I think it's a series that's now starting to run out of steam.
I don't think it's a great use of licence-payers' money but 5 million people seem to disagree! I enjoyed the first two series, S1 more than S2 like most people on here, and I think I'm going to stick with S3 for now, but only half-heartedly.
5m watched episode 2, will be interesting to see if the ratings hold.
Last nights episode was really poor.
Very little competition so it might keep them?
Less than £3 million each is not a massive amount considering they are going to invest in the house which is £6million+ in debt. Why didn't Kay Mellor make it a much higher amount? (I was convinced it was £40 million at first).
Unlike many on here, I think Lenny Henry is playing his part really well, in fact they all are. Maybe the ridiculous fact that they aren't hunting the boyfriend will be rectified next week as they keep going backwards in time. Somehow I think it will not be revealed until the last episode, a bit like series 2 when we all thought the nurse had killed her husband.
I like this series though is it really going to just concentrate on the missing girl and what happens at The Mansion?
I'm suspecting the son on the young girls disappearance and or one of the American chaps as they are not showing much of them. Maybe they are in cahoots on that, the son and one of the American guys?
There is loads of "plot speak" as well, a sign of a very badly written piece.
I don't think I can stand another 4 episodes of this dross.
I'd almost forgotten it as well. It was set in a hospital. One of the main characters was played by Alison Steadman. She had been fraudulently claiming disability benefit for "bad knees" whilst she was working and had to pay it all back out of her winnings and narrowly escaped jail. That's the ONLY plot strand I can remember.
and yeah ep one was pretty pants
I actually don't mind Lenry Henry is this role . I've met many autistics who resemble his character very closely . He's not supposed to be playing a 'normal' guy after all .
The do have a couple of issues though , one with the actually dialogue involving the female cop . Surely nobody would behave as she does towards a vulnerable autistic person under suspicion .
I also detest the actress wo plays the lottery woman . I'm fairly sure she was in a previous series as well , I presume she's friendly with Kay Mellar or something as she's a terrible actor/ actress , totally unbelievable and she acts exactly the same for every different role she gets .
yeh shes been in all 3 seasons. She won the loot in the first series then turned up in the second working for the lotto people to help the winners and here she is again lol
You'd think lotto tickets would have a serial number to run a simple check like this instead of that total polava!
I've enjoyed the show so far, but like others I don't understand the using the money to save the house thing. If the Lord pops his cloggs his greedy son-in-law will get it, surely he doesn't want that? Besides if I won the lottery I wouldn't be helping his old bat wife!
Yes, she does keep on turning up in each series! She does seem to be an actress Kay Mellor likes to have in her stories.
Ironically, Lorraine Bruce who plays Denise, reprised her role in the US version of the first series which was renamed 'The Lottery.' The US version didn't get past the first episode because it was pulled due to such weak viewing figures.
K
I don't think they're giving (or even lending) the money to the Lord. I think they want to use the money to have a stake in the house themselves - shareholders if you like.