The Man

A shy introvert is bullied at his work by his colleagues when he tried to secure to a contract with a major company. He is a line manager with a great future ahead of him but not if his jelly co-workers have anything to do it. The first episode is great and we are left just waiting for him to snap which is what the next episode will be about for sure. Can't wait!!

"Sticks and Stones" is a three-part British (ITV) so-called 'psychological drama' focused on the competitive world of middle management and workplace bullying. It's had an interesting premise but, soon after the start, the tone lurched so recklessly from melodrama to farce, left you feeling a bit dazed. Me personally, still have no idea if I was meant to be taking this TV mini-series seriously. Is it a comedy or a psychological drama? At the end, it was not doing either very well. A let down.

Rating: 5+ (Average script, acting, and execution)

The first two episodes are incredibly gripping, really highlighting the subtleties of bullying and how it isn't a problem that is left behind with school. The acting is brilliant, you really, really hate the antagonists and feel so frustrated when Thomas keeps succumbing to their taunts. It actually makes me anxious to watch because you're so worried about what they're gonna do to him next, can't wait for the finale. Really hope Thomas comes out on top.

The show is weird as Thomas character is stupid. No one this daft can hold a job.

It's one of those that makes you grit your teeth because of the stuff people are getting away with. Hard to bear with it but sends out a message about workplace bullying all the same and the things people do. I've been victim of it in the past so opposing other comments, stuff like this does actually go on.