Ira Gaines Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, 54_and_counting said: If they finish the H storyline off then what could they come back to, if its corrupt officers again then it will just feel samey If they do it right, there's plenty to be done. I think most of the series could work without the big storyline involvement. This one and the last being exceptions given how interlinked they are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 47 minutes ago, Trackdaybob said: J Well played 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, Andre Drazen said: If they do it right, there's plenty to be done. I think most of the series could work without the big storyline involvement. This one and the last being exceptions given how interlinked they are. I dunno, i dont think it would be as engrossing when you know that the storyline that episode finishes that week, essentially you can miss weeks and not really care, If they could make standalone episodes but still contain a full series storyline then it could work, the way a lot of american shows did in the early 00's 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobles Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I dunno, i dont think it would be as engrossing when you know that the storyline that episode finishes that week, essentially you can miss weeks and not really care, If they could make standalone episodes but still contain a full series storyline then it could work, the way a lot of american shows did in the early 00'sThats just a remake of Between the Lines for years back.It was ok to watch but never close to Line of Duty entertainment 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 9 hours ago, 54_and_counting said: I dunno, i dont think it would be as engrossing when you know that the storyline that episode finishes that week, essentially you can miss weeks and not really care, If they could make standalone episodes but still contain a full series storyline then it could work, the way a lot of american shows did in the early 00's I'm not saying weekly. I'm saying do it by series. As I said, the first four didn't NEED the big plot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 52 minutes ago, Andre Drazen said: I'm not saying weekly. I'm saying do it by series. As I said, the first four didn't NEED the big plot. They are doing it by series though, they just leave enough unsolved OCG stuff so that if its renewed it can carry on If they solved the H storyline this Sunday, wrapped it all up nice and tidy etc, then when it comes back (if it did) they would struggle to fill a series, Imo the reason it does so well is that the answers to each series plot is given to us right away, jo getting the burner phone in what ep2 this series, cotton we knew as the caddy long before series 3 etc, but it leaves enough "whos the bigger villain" stuff so we want to watch it more, if they did away with the bigger villain then to me it wont be as compelling, we'd know the bent officer a third of the way through the series 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 11 hours ago, 54_and_counting said: If they finish the H storyline off then what could they come back to, if its corrupt officers again then it will just feel samey That's been the whole premise of the show? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 11 hours ago, 54_and_counting said: If they finish the H storyline off then what could they come back to, if its corrupt officers again then it will just feel samey It's based on an, er, anti corruption unit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Just now, Mr. Alli said: That's been the whole premise of the show? Aye, but imagine they wrapped up the H storyline, came back next time whenever, and all of a sudden they uncover a bent copper who's in league with criminals, it would be the same overall storyline just starting again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, 54_and_counting said: Aye, but imagine they wrapped up the H storyline, came back next time whenever, and all of a sudden they uncover a bent copper who's in league with criminals, it would be the same overall storyline just starting again Again though, that's been the whole premise of the show. It is a program about an anti corruption force in the police. They either investigate "bent coppers" or they don't make the show. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54_and_counting Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mr. Alli said: Again though, that's been the whole premise of the show. It is a program about an anti corruption force in the police. They either investigate "bent coppers" or they don't make the show. The bent coppers bit ive no objection to, but the way the show goes is that we know the bent copper, and the series deals with that one, but there's an overall plot of someone controlling them If they tie that up, then what, do we get series where we know the bent copper from episode 2, know they will be caught by the end of the series, and thats it, or do they go with the "someone higher up controlling them" which is essentially the H storyline all over again Id rather they kept this one going, make it even bigger in terms of the corruption, make it across cities, hell even have ac-12 come to scotland, involve more politicians, more criminals etc, still have series long plots like cottons one, or jo's one this time, but at least keep the OCG going, imo the worst series was series 4, we knew Huntly was bent right away and to me it just dragged out because you knew shesbe nabbed eventually 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 It worked for Columbo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 45 minutes ago, 54_and_counting said: The bent coppers bit ive no objection to, but the way the show goes is that we know the bent copper, and the series deals with that one, but there's an overall plot of someone controlling them If they tie that up, then what, do we get series where we know the bent copper from episode 2, know they will be caught by the end of the series, and thats it, or do they go with the "someone higher up controlling them" which is essentially the H storyline all over again Id rather they kept this one going, make it even bigger in terms of the corruption, make it across cities, hell even have ac-12 come to scotland, involve more politicians, more criminals etc, still have series long plots like cottons one, or jo's one this time, but at least keep the OCG going, imo the worst series was series 4, we knew Huntly was bent right away and to me it just dragged out because you knew shesbe nabbed eventually And breathe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I'm still not convinced H is just one person. I saw a theory that rather than it being one officer the H is for Hillside as that's the station the OCG's corrupt officers are usually based.I've not seen it confirmed anywhere but is this the last episode ever or just the end of this series? I'm mentally prepared to be let down regardless. Not because I think it'll be a bad episode but I don't think too much will be answered. I think it'll be quite an open ending regardless of whether it's the final episode or not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 There's no confirmation of a new series so it should be treated as the last 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 There's no confirmation of a new series so it should be treated as the lastMartin Compston has said it’s likely to be the last episode. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smpar Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Martin Compston has said it’s likely to be the last episode.Did he? I thought I’d heard him say it’s got the legs for another series or two. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Instead of a last episode, just have a card put up that says "Everyone you thought was bent, was" That way, they avoid disappointing anyone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 How about this plot twist? Spoiler The whole thing was a day dream while Ted Hastings was doing his ironing, kind of like Brittas Empire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 48 minutes ago, Ron Aldo said: I'm still not convinced H is just one person. I saw a theory that rather than it being one officer the H is for Hillside as that's the station the OCG's corrupt officers are usually based. I've not seen it confirmed anywhere but is this the last episode ever or just the end of this series? I'm mentally prepared to be let down regardless. Not because I think it'll be a bad episode but I don't think too much will be answered. I think it'll be quite an open ending regardless of whether it's the final episode or not. Whatever happens I'm expecting to see someone get charged, they think they have H then someone (not necessarily Ted/Steve/Kate gives some evil stare towards the camera as the theme really kicks in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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