As the finale begins, the man’s corpse is pulled from the water. Quigley (Siobhan Finneran) and Annie Redford (Laura Fraser) watch from a distance. Quigley tells Annie that Mhari Toner has refused to speak with her. Annie agrees to visit and speak with her. Blake Albrighton (Don Gilet) gets a visit from a journalist. He refuses to speak with her. Annie arrives at the Toner house. She is greeted by Mhari (Simone Lahbib) and graffiti on the family’s home. Mhari remains adamant that her son is innocent of the murders. She also urges Annie to bring her the truth. Annie comforts Mhari after she breaks down in tears. Meanwhile, the medical examiner reads Blake’s blog. The article is titled “Rush to Judgement”.
Quigley enters and learns about Albrighton’s suspicions that Dessie didn’t act alone. The medical examiner confirms that the heart and brain belong to the man, who was pulled out of the water. Quigley gets a call from Manchester police. She returns to the station and tells the team that the police were able to identify the man in the stolen van. His name is Michael Yuill. Meanwhile, Annie drives along with Evie (Shona McHugh). Evie explains that they were nice to Dessie and therefore, she doesn’t understand his actions. She also admits that Kieran was nearly killed. Evie and Annie visit Kieran (Jack Bannon) at the hospital. Kieran is asked about being at the Toner house on the day of the shooting. Kieran admits it and also confirms that Craig was there as well. Annie calls Blake as she leaves the hospital. At home, Craig (Alastair Mackenzie) is harassed by Kristy (Shereen Martin). She wants to know if he was having an affair with Niall.
Blake begins packing his bags. He stops when he hears Kieran’s interview in the background. During the interview with Craig, Kieran admits he likes to mess with Dessie. At the station, Annie learns about Jordan being in the Scots Guards. Jordan was court-martialed for stabbing a fellow soldier. Annie returns to the interview room and asks Bea, if Michael Yuill is the father of her children. Annie also asks her about stopping PC Denny from taking a mouth swab from Jordan. It is also revealed that Michael had a history of violence. Bea confirms he was violent towards her and her older child. She insists Jordan’s illness is completely legit. Quigley wonders if Jordan ever leaves home. Bea admits he does. Right on cue, Jordan wakes up and climbs out of his bed. Blake visits the Whitehead house and lets himself in. He is attacked by Jordan and left in a pool of blood.
Blake tells Quigley that he was wrong. Craig isn’t the killer. Instead, it is Kieran. Meanwhile, Kieran goes nuts and tries to drown Evie in the water. Annie arrives in time to save her daughter, while leaving Kieran face down to possibly drown. Back at the station, Bea finally tells the truth. Jordan aka Kieran took his brother’s identity. She also admits that Jordan likely killed his father. Then, the team discusses the situation. Annie insists Kieran wanted to stop, but couldn’t. Annie visits Mhari and tells her the truth. The return of Kieran’s father is blamed for triggering the murder spree. As Quigley prepares to leave, she offers Annie a job. Then, she leaves with Blake. Evie prepares for her trip to Australia, while Alan manages to get his tour business back up and running.
The Loch Review
Unfortunately, I never really could get into The Loch. The show had plenty of potential, but the story never lived up to the enormous hype. It was even more disappointing, since it was billed as a Broadchurch replica of sorts. Plus, the casting was actually very good. Laura Fraser and Siobhan Finneran should’ve been a dynamic duo. Their relationship here was just awkward and flat most of the time. The finale itself was fairly predictable.
I had a suspicion from early on that Kieran was up to no good. I am sure I am not the only one. It appears that viewership for The Loch dipped lower and lower as the series progressed. I doubt we’ll see a second series and I’d be surprised to see one commissioned. Even the brother switching in the end couldn’t save The Loch. I wanted to like it, but couldn’t force myself to do so.
The finale deserves a 5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of The Loch now!
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In my opinion, the reviewer of The Loch was totally wrong all the time. The series didn’t deserve this despising, impulsive, and miserable treat. I wonder if Reel Mockery is still working with this reviewer.
There is only one reviewer here. This is only my personal opinion. I didn’t like the show and I told you why I didn’t like it. If you did, you should at least tell me why you did. Please don’t take my opinions personal because they have nothing to do with you or anyone who watched the show.
They’re not an insult to anyone who liked the show. Not sure why people cannot understand that. We can still be friends. lol.
Things I do not understand:
1) With a serial killer on the loose, why is Evie constantly tramping about the wilderness alone? Just stupid teenager?
2)I know why Kieran killed his father, but why did he kill the others? What did he have against them? Just crazed serial killer?
3) Where did Kieran acquire the expertise to remove a man’s brain through his nose and to remove a man’s heart?
The Loch left a lot to be desired. Sometimes felt like they had pieced it together at the last minute.