The Smoke

I am sorry but after watching the first episode, I just had to write a short review about this terrible inaccurate representation of the Fire Service. I am an active firefighter for over 25 years, and this kind of stuff makes me cringe.

I am so angry at the makers of this programme, it is complete rubbish. There are so many things wrong in this drama that I don't know where to start. I for one will not be looking at any more episodes.

I hope many more firefighters voice their concerns about this programme.

I could not even rate this as one star.

UK firefighter

When I saw the trailer for 'The Smoke' it looked promising. I remember watching London's Burning as a kid and when I became a firefighter the series was just ending and not to soon as it had become very unrealistic.

So a new British firefighting drama on Sky, this must be good as Sky have produced some cracking dramas. As a serving firefighter for 13 years now I want the public to see a good representation of the UK fire service but in a drama that will win awards. The fire service has gone through a lot of monumental changes since I joined and unless you are in the job or know someone who is then I feel the general public will not appreciate what happens.

'The Smoke' so far has been a disastrous representation of the UK fire service and makes me and other firefighters angry. The procedural errors and wholly inaccurate work environment really doesn't show the UK fire service in a good light, and makes us look like a bunch of incompetent buffoons.

Firefighters of the UK Fire Service are highly trained and highly competent professionals and whom strive to serve their local communities.

Unfortunately 'The Smoke' gets a big thumbs down and is a huge disappointment, at least 'London's Burning' had the backing and technical adviser support of the London Fire Brigade.

This series is fantastic, gripping with an underlying story running the whole way through along with different story lines each week. It is also very funny. It contains great characters and addresses many issues, abuse, relationships, racism, sexism, adoption etc. The relationships between the characters is very well portrayed and believable and I like the various situations fire fighters are required to attend rather than just showing fire after fire each week which a lot of previous shows have provided. The gritty situations particularly between Kev and ASBO are heartfelt but passionate which makes for a great central story. I will be sad when this finishes, I have loved every moment.

Honestly, I found this because of Taron Egerton and I wasn't planning on making it past episode one, but wow. Binged the whole thing. I'm not even a fan of medical/firefighter dramas, but what can I say, I loved it. Unique plot with suspense, excellent acting (especially between Asbro + Kev). All the characters had dimension, which is probably not easy to do with only 8 episodes, and it wasn't predictable, not at all. It's too bad there isn't more.

with Jodie Whittaker going to be the next Doctor Who this drama is cheap on DVD at the moment.

It was heavily promoted when it was broadcast but got a mixed reaction. It is interesting but flawed.

It is too influenced by American style concentration on the lives of the characters rather than the job (fire and rescue). But it is worth a watch,good cast and interesting stories.