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Old 03-09-2016, 21:20
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Exactly - he was the Superintendent of the station, not some kind of freelance undercover investigator. He doesn't need to pass everything to his officers, but he DOES need to tell Detectives like Nikki what's going on and he shouldn't be going on his own, on a day off, to confront an informant when a girl has already been sent to hospital and a lady kidnapped. The system is there to protect the officers.
The show makes clear though that McKay was very unwise to go off on a solo run and that it ends up costing him his life. He made one or two reckless decisions and then the Davey Webb - Laser Byrne case spiralled out of his control.
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Old 03-09-2016, 21:34
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Did you not see the bit where Claire questioned his actions, as she was seeing it through her eyes as Davey's brief. That is why I say she will feel involved as they had words about it. She will hear those words they spoke in anger again and again. Surely you could see normally they bounced off each other really well and they talked about things. Unfortunately not this too well.
Again, I don't see what this has to do with his mistakes? I thought you where saying she would be devastated so, somehow, we shouldn't criticise him. I wasn't going to say it before, but as you've said it.. even she had doubts about what he was doing and she told him that he was doing was illegal and dangerous to both of them. She begged him to stop!! That makes his actions even worst.

To be clear, I love the series, love the stories and it's because it so well made & acted that it makes me care enough to argue!

it's all good...
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Old 03-09-2016, 21:47
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Just watched the final episode of the series, having avoided all spoliers on here or elsewhere - and OMG! what a brilliant finale, and how sad was that ending?? Fantastic show, so much better than all the other generic rubbish filling up the schedules, a real gem.

I can't believe how much all the characters (well, mostly the Garda) have grown on me since the programme started, and although I initially thought that McKay was a bit of a beige, background character, but I'm really going to miss him not being around for the next series Sure, some of his decisions were misguided, but he always had good intentions, impeccable integrity, and wanted to do the best job he could. A sad loss

I'm so relieved that Paudge is OK though - but things just keep going from bad to worse for him, don't they? I know this can't end well for him ... but I don't want to lose him from the show, too

The other thread is about to spring into action too, as Series 3 of Red Rock starts on TV3 on Monday week.
It's going to be very hard trying not to read spoilers, or find a way to watch at TV3 pace - not sure I can wait another 4 months or longer to see how things pan out!
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Old 03-09-2016, 22:01
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Just watched the final episode of the series, having avoided all spoliers on here or elsewhere - and OMG! what a brilliant finale, and how sad was that ending?? Fantastic show, so much better than all the other generic rubbish filling up the schedules, a real gem.

I can't believe how much all the characters (well, mostly the Garda) have grown on me since the programme started, and although I initially thought that McKay was a bit of a beige, background character, but I'm really going to miss him not being around for the next series Sure, some of his decisions were misguided, but he always had good intentions, impeccable integrity, and wanted to do the best job he could. A sad loss

I'm so relieved that Paudge is OK though - but things just keep going from bad to worse for him, don't they? I know this can't end well for him ... but I don't want to lose him from the show, too



It's going to be very hard trying not to read spoilers, or find a way to watch at TV3 pace - not sure I can wait another 4 months or longer to see how things pan out!
Stay strong! I'm going to. I can't believe how much more I've enjoyed this show than any other soap because I never had any idea what was going to happen next.
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Old 03-09-2016, 22:03
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It has indeed. I posted all the links in the original Red Rock (Irish Pace) thread :

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...037136&page=30

What is labelled Episode 37 here is the start of Series 2 of the show at UK pace
Thank you so much
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Old 03-09-2016, 22:23
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Just watched the final episode of the series, having avoided all spoliers on here or elsewhere - and OMG! what a brilliant finale, and how sad was that ending?? Fantastic show, so much better than all the other generic rubbish filling up the schedules, a real gem.

I can't believe how much all the characters (well, mostly the Garda) have grown on me since the programme started, and although I initially thought that McKay was a bit of a beige, background character, but I'm really going to miss him not being around for the next series Sure, some of his decisions were misguided, but he always had good intentions, impeccable integrity, and wanted to do the best job he could. A sad loss

I'm so relieved that Paudge is OK though - but things just keep going from bad to worse for him, don't they? I know this can't end well for him ... but I don't want to lose him from the show, too



It's going to be very hard trying not to read spoilers, or find a way to watch at TV3 pace - not sure I can wait another 4 months or longer to see how things pan out!
Yes, I agree McKay is a big loss to the show. He was a very strong and moral character and fair in his dealings with his officers. He was well suited to the job too, calm and steady and dependable. I'm sure Red Rock would have loved to have retained his services for a lot longer but the actor found it impossible to commit.

I wouldn't give up on Paudge just yet, that guy is a born survivor
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Old 03-09-2016, 22:23
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Thank you so much
You're more than welcome
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Old 03-09-2016, 23:19
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Again, I don't see what this has to do with his mistakes? I thought you where saying she would be devastated so, somehow, we shouldn't criticise him. I wasn't going to say it before, but as you've said it.. even she had doubts about what he was doing and she told him that he was doing was illegal and dangerous to both of them. She begged him to stop!! That makes his actions even worst.

To be clear, I love the series, love the stories and it's because it so well made & acted that it makes me care enough to argue!

it's all good
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Good I'm glad we agree on one thing
I'm passionate about it too and was a great fan on McKay's , so that why I also argue.

It's good to have a good well thought out tiff ay times.
Roll on the next series.
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Old 03-09-2016, 23:21
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Stay strong! I'm going to. I can't believe how much more I've enjoyed this show than any other soap because I never had any idea what was going to happen next.
I shall do my best to avoid peeking! You're right, of course - it's much more enjoyable when you haven't been 'spoiled' at all

One thing I've been curious about since I started watching the first episode - I believe there were rumours, while the show was in pre-production, that Emmett Scanlan had been approached for a part after leaving Hollyoaks. Not sure if this was true or not, but when I started watching I was trying to figure out which part he might have been offered. I reckon it would have been McGonigle - he'd have been great as the outwardly charismatic, charming character with an evil alter-ego! Or would he have played against type and been super-squeaky-clean & moral McKay? Fascinating to think about, and a shame that he turned it down (again, *if* rumours were true) as it's more of a gritty drama along the lines of Love/Hate than it is a soap, and it would have been great to see him again in a long-running series with such great writing and characters.

I wouldn't give up on Paudge just yet, that guy is a born survivor
I'm trying to stay optimistic (although quite why I've become so fond of the feckless eejit, I'm not really sure!) but if he was a cat he'd surely have used up nearly all of his 9 lives by now! I keep thinking that surely his luck can't hold out much longer ... but still praying that it does, anyway!
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Old 04-09-2016, 09:44
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I hope Paudge gets through this and stands up to Beaky and becomes a better Guard for it.
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Old 04-09-2016, 10:57
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Paudge is certainly fortunate and I cannot really think badly of him although he has been a bit stupid. I hope he gets through it and I was pleased that at the end of the last programme the announcer said that it would be back next year.
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Old 04-09-2016, 13:32
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News of the second series of Red Rock on the BBC. They've just purchased another 40 full length episodes which suggests they will catch up with TV3 pace at some point during 2017

http://www.independent.ie/business/t...-35018705.html
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Old 04-09-2016, 13:37
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Oh good!
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Old 04-09-2016, 13:40
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Not only that, but perhaps Red Rock will be around for a good while to come on the BBC.

TV3 have said they are committed to the show long term and they will keep going for years
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Old 04-09-2016, 13:51
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News of the second series of Red Rock on the BBC. They've just purchased another 40 full length episodes which suggests they will catch up with TV3 pace at some point during 2017

http://www.independent.ie/business/t...-35018705.html
Thanks for that...You have made my day.
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Old 04-09-2016, 13:57
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News of the second series of Red Rock on the BBC. They've just purchased another 40 full length episodes which suggests they will catch up with TV3 pace at some point during 2017

http://www.independent.ie/business/t...-35018705.html
Not only that, but perhaps Red Rock will be around for a good while to come on the BBC.

TV3 have said they are committed to the show long term and they will keep going for years
Thanks Eurostar - best news I've heard in ages.
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Old 04-09-2016, 14:10
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Thanks for that...You have made my day.
Thanks Eurostar - best news I've heard in ages.
The good news just keeps coming
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Old 04-09-2016, 15:33
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At the moment I'm looking at ways to pick up the episodes that have been shown by TV3 but not yet the BBC.

I don't know if I'll have any luck, but here's hoping as I don't think I can stand the wait until next year!
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Old 04-09-2016, 15:33
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Thanks for that...You have made my day.
Mine too!
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Old 04-09-2016, 15:36
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At the moment I'm looking at ways to pick up the episodes that have been shown by TV3 but not yet the BBC.

I don't know if I'll have any luck, but here's hoping as I don't think I can stand the wait until next year!
They're in the Red Rock Irish Pace thread : check post #497 here
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Old 04-09-2016, 23:44
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My God! I have only just caught up and all I can say is that I am in awe of this show. For me it beats any other soap hands down and I can't even really explain why. The characters are all realistic and believable all of them in their own way likeable!

I had tried to guess what the finale spectacular would be and was almost sure that Vincent would go to kill David, but shoot Claire by accident, injuring her but killing her miracle baby. Thereby somewhat appeasing this idea of eye for an eye. I NEVER expected the scenes we got! Loving avoiding the spoilers and not knowing where the show is going. I'm just really impressed that the show had been able to deliver so strongly so early on. It truly is a breath of fresh air!

Special shout out to how beautiful the Hennessy children are, Claire especially is just stunning.....as is David!
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Old 05-09-2016, 13:44
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Red Rock got a favourable mention on 'Points Of View' yesterday.
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Old 05-09-2016, 14:59
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It has indeed. I posted all the links in the original Red Rock (Irish Pace) thread :

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...037136&page=30

What is labelled Episode 37 here is the start of Series 2 of the show at UK pace
OMG you absolute superstar!

My heart sank when I realised it wasn't on today, it's become such a daily staple for me I was bereft when I saw dreary old Doctors in it's place.

I'm going to have a marathon watch this evening
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Old 05-09-2016, 16:12
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OMG you absolute superstar!

My heart sank when I realised it wasn't on today, it's become such a daily staple for me I was bereft when I saw dreary old Doctors in it's place.

I'm going to have a marathon watch this evening
You're welcome cavalli!

Don't comment on anything you're watching in this thread though : the 'Irish Pace' thread is the one for that
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Old 05-09-2016, 17:51
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You're welcome cavalli!

Don't comment on anything you're watching in this thread though : the 'Irish Pace' thread is the one for that
Ooh, good point...my lips are sealed
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