Sunday 11 May
10.00pm-11.00pm
BBC THREE
Kieren’s dreams of escape are left in tatters when Maxine imposes an Undead travel ban on Roarton, also introducing stringent measures for PDS Sufferers to pay back their debt to society.
However, being thrust together with Simon on Maxine’s ‘Give Back Scheme’ has its benefits. The two have a connection, and Kieren agrees to go to Simon’s Undead party that night - where Simon makes a surprising declaration. Meanwhile, Amy disguises her increasing health worries by getting high on sheep’s brains.
We also follow troubled Jem into school. A 19 year-old among 16 year-olds, she feels completely alienated… until her history class studies the Rising and she’s revealed to be an ex-HVF war hero. Although inwardly conflicted about her former life, and suffering from the symptoms of undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder, Jem enters into the role of the bad-ass heroic war veteran. Her reputation soars and she’s befriended by the school’s popular girls.
When a PDS prank goes wrong, resulting in a terrifying rabid in the corridors, Jem’s class look to her to protect them. However, her PTSD kicks in and she is humiliated in front of everyone, much to the delight of one of her classmates with an axe to grind.
Jem gravitates to Gary, finding solace in a world she understands: hunting rabids in the woods. We see Gary’s gentler side as he and Jem grow even closer. But disaster strikes when Jem, drunk and suffering flashbacks, gives chase dangerously near the perimeter fence…
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I just caught up with the show last week and I have one question. Is it normal to cry during this type of show? Because this is definitely not your typical zombie show and I had no idea what I was expecting. But the scene with Kieren and his mother in the cave shortly after Rick died and the scene where his father is recalling the night that Kieren died in the finale just about tugged at my heartstrings. This show is so beautiful and powerful and I can't believe I waited till now to experience it. Can't wait for the BBC America season 2 premiere next Saturday. Also, Luke Newberry and Emily Bevan are phenomenal together.
ReplyDeleteOh its normal trust me, I cried a lot during the S1 finale really great performances by everyone.
ReplyDeleteI cried like a baby during both those scenes too, this isn't your normal zombie show at all in that respect. Luke Newberry is just phenomenal, hard to believe he is still so young, I half expect Game of Thrones to steal him away soon as they always seem to nab all the great young talent away!
ReplyDeleteOooh, with his amazing acting abilities, he would be perfect for Game of Thrones!
ReplyDeleteHe would, but I'd miss season 3 of this a great deal, lol. I hope he wins the BAFTA he's up for, he serious deserves it for S1 imo.
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