Compulsion

Its pure escapism and we all need a bit of that sometimes. I don't get why everyone wants tv dramas to be so realistic all the time. A bit of far fetched does you good. There are some brilliant actors in this, Best, Challenor and Mills are great to watch in anything anyway but the storyline is interesting and takes a few twists and turns. The sideline characters had to want becomes a very complex plot and it keeps you guessing who is telling the truth. In parts it could very well happen in real life but yes there are minor inaccuracies and loopholes because it's fiction. Watch it for entertainment value and it will deliver. If you want reality watch a documentary.

Initially a nice lady helps you on a train when you are having a panic attack, then quickly becomes your bestie, nothing suspicious about that right?

Better than I expected given the reviews I had read.

Whilst I have enjoyed most of this drama, Jenny grabbed a " handful " of SALINE used to clear cannulas, NOT drugs.

No ambulance or base station carries "drugs" as illustrated. They are ALWAYS kept in a locked unit in small quantities.

This inaccurate portrayal could present a threat to ambulance staff.

Having survived a train accident, paramedic Jenny suffers a panic attack on a train, fellow passenger Sasha comes to her aid, the pair strike up a friendship.

Ok, so I'd be lying if I said it didn't have its issues, there are faults, plot holes and some absurd moments, but it is TV, and it deals with an incredibly serious issue, and features some terrific acting.

Leanne Best and Anna Chancellor are both first rate from start to finish, they share some great scenes.

It's very nicely filmed, and looked well produced, unlike recent C5 dramas, it was filmed in The UK, looks like Liverpool.

Nice to see gambling addiction featured in a TV series, it's still a taboo subject, good to see it get some attention.

One of the best dramas to come from Channel 5, Streets ahead of the last few offerings, I really did enjoy it.

7/10.

After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny Challoner struggles with PTSD and turns to gambling.

C5 Drama have had more than their fair share of flops lately but this one takes the biscuit. Poor production values all round, heavy-handed direction and an OTT score. A poor cast, Anna Chancellor aside, that didn't gel together. Script wasn't good with lots of clunky dialogue and heavy exposition and an obvious storyline, you can guess the ending already.

Protagonist Jenny seemed to be the only one with a Scouse accent in Liverpool? Failed in all respects, one to skip.