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Payback

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  • 2023
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Peter Mullan, Morven Christie, and Prasanna Puwanarajah in Payback (2023)
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When her husband is attacked, a woman becomes entangled in a police operation to topple a notorious crime lord.When her husband is attacked, a woman becomes entangled in a police operation to topple a notorious crime lord.When her husband is attacked, a woman becomes entangled in a police operation to topple a notorious crime lord.

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    • Morven Christie
    • Peter Mullan
    • Prasanna Puwanarajah
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    7.3/10
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    • Stars
      • Morven Christie
      • Peter Mullan
      • Prasanna Puwanarajah
    • 44User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Morven Christie
    Morven Christie
    • Lexie Noble
    • 2023
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Cal Morris
    • 2023
    Prasanna Puwanarajah
    Prasanna Puwanarajah
    • DC Jibran Khan
    • 2023
    Derek Riddell
    Derek Riddell
    • DCI Adam Guthrie
    • 2023
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • Malky Roberts
    • 2023
    Jack Greenlees
    Jack Greenlees
    • Aaron Morris
    • 2023
    Grace Chilton
    Grace Chilton
    • DC Alice Hardy
    • 2023
    Eileen Duffy
    • Doris Szabo
    • 2023
    Roman W. Sharkey
    • Donny Noble
    • 2023
    Andi Osho
    Andi Osho
    • DI Jean Royce
    • 2023
    Rori Hawthorn
    Rori Hawthorn
    • PC Sarah Naylor
    • 2023
    Olivia Lucking
    • Esme Noble
    • 2023
    Steven Miller
    Steven Miller
    • DS Rob Livingston
    • 2023
    Julie Graham
    Julie Graham
    • Connie Morris
    • 2023
    Douglas Russell
    Douglas Russell
    • Billy Ross
    • 2023
    Lindsey Campbell
    Lindsey Campbell
    • Bianca Morris
    • 2023
    Rebecca Benson
    Rebecca Benson
    • Kathleen
    • 2023
    Martin Bell
    Martin Bell
    • Dougie
    • 2023
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    7Just-A-Girl-14

    I really enjoyed this show but I wasn't satisfied with the ending

    Let's start with the good. I'm not one of those people who are always looking for the next big innovative thing. This is a story of a woman whose husband is murdered and is left with a whole bunch of problems because of things that he did that she didn't know about. Not the first time a story like this was done but it's still interesting enough so I decided to give it a chance. First I'd say that the acting is excellent! Everyone is playing their part really great. Second, the story itself is unfolding in a descent pace. Not too fast but not too slow either. I always prefer a faster pace but as long as it's not too slow, it's ok. The production value is good too and again, six episodes aren't too much for this kind of a story. I make this point because I really don't like it that some shows are dragged out on on just to get more episodes. It's not like that in this show. So know that if you're looking for a fast paced action, this isn't it. It's a good paced thriller/drama.

    Now to the bad part, while the ending is not terrible. Personally, I wasn't impressed. I really hate loose ends and there are several questions that aren't really answered (I'll write a more detailed review for the last episode). I just wasn't satisfied with the way the last episode unfolded. Too much of it didn't feel right to me. I can't say much more without spoiling it but because I found the show to be mostly very good I was hoping for a more satisfying ending.
    8scrubber

    Excellent Scottish crime drama

    Excellent crime drama from ITV set in Edinburgh. Lexi Noble, played by Morven Christie, loses her husband in a street stabbing by a group of young thugs. It turns out he was the accountant for a major crime lord, Cal Morris, played by Peter Mullen ably assisted by Malky Roberts played by Steven Mackintosh and was completely ripping him off. Lexi is unaware of this until she is approached by Cal who is demanding to know where his money is. Under threat of harm to her two kids she is forced to use her own accountancy skills to track the money through a web of fake companies and foreign bank accounts. It was well acted and a very entertaining ride. ITV have produced plenty of rubbish recently but this was definitely a good offering. Highly recommended.
    8keith-618

    Well plotted thriller

    I made the mistake of reading some bad reviews and almost didn't watch this. It's way better than average and how anyone can give it only one star is beyond me. It was produced by Jed Mercurio the creator of Line of Duty so it was a cut above. The plot is unusual in that it involves finance and the hiding of illicit profits. It is well written, well acted, well directed and has great pace. What's not to like? Morven Christie, Peter Mullen and Derek Riddell are good as always and it's great to see Steven Mackintosh on our screens again. DC Kahn played by Prasanna Puwanarajah is an interesting conflicted character. Well worth a watch. My only quibble was Lexie being in tears the whole time.
    9Benjamin1776

    Realistic and Thought Provoking

    Nuanced characters and situations in a morality play that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We all try to set up our lives with the best job, place to live and the right car... Kids schools, friends and everything. Even so, it is ultimately a fragile façade that can be shattered in a moment. Especially if the chances you've taken along the way start to add up against you. Everyone is forced to make choices in a dynamically changing world full of others who have their own perspectives and plans. Which character are you?

    I like everything about this show and am hoping for more from this terrific team at the top of their game.
    8awuk-885-568987

    Give ìt a go....better than expected

    Watched 3 of 6 episodes from streaming on ITVX. Stong performances from near all leading cast members.

    Plenty of twists & turns. Characters have enough depth to enable the viewer to care about what happenss.

    I like a decent Crime Drama but dislike those which are weak.. Only half way through my binge viewiing..... So far this has been compelling enough to keep me wanting more.

    A few layers to this. Not high octane so far but has pace & the storyline has kept me engaged.

    Fans of crime dramas can be quite demanding .....myself included.

    I am mindful I have not given anything away (no spoilers). Better than many household name crime dramas I have seen.

    Give it a go !

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