Love Or War – As the first episode of Dangerous Liaisons begins, locals go to the opera. Genevieve de Merteuil (Lesley Manville) sits above them and thinks about having sex with a man. She doesn’t know how she can tolerate the touch of her husband again now that he is her glorious release. Genevieve confesses… Continue reading Dangerous Liaisons Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
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My Mother and Other Strangers Series 1 Finale Recap
As the finale gets underway, Francis (Ciaran Hinds) tells us about a Christmas party from his childhood. Then, Rose (Hattie Morahan) heads to the overlook. She spots Captain Dreyfuss (Aaron Staton) in the distance. Rose doesn’t approach him and instead heads home. Sally (Fiona O’Shaughnessy) offers her tea, while the kids want to know where… Continue reading My Mother and Other Strangers Series 1 Finale Recap
My Mother and Other Strangers Episode 3 Recap
As the 3rd episode begins, Francis (Michael Nevin) and his family watch a play. Michael (Owen McDonnell) makes sure his son pays close attention to the moral of the story. We see a young girl walking the aisles peddling food items. Michael uses the story as a way to teach Francis that thievery is bad.… Continue reading My Mother and Other Strangers Episode 3 Recap
My Mother And Other Strangers Episode 2 Recap
As the episode begins, the narrator tells us about a dramatic incident in Newtown petty sessions. A woman made a dramatic plea for the local fishermen. Francis reveals that he can still remember his father recounting the entire episode. In the past, we see Seamie (Isaac Heslip) and Francis (Michael Nevin) running along. The narrator… Continue reading My Mother And Other Strangers Episode 2 Recap
My Mother and Other Strangers Episode 1 Recap
As the series begins, we hear Francis (Ciaran Hinds) speaking about letters he recently found. The letters were written from his mother to his sister. The narrator goes on to explain that the letters got him thinking about the summer of 1943 and that period of his life. We jump to Moybeg on the shores… Continue reading My Mother and Other Strangers Episode 1 Recap
London Spy Recap Episode 4
When the episode opens, Danny (Ben Whishaw) speaks to a disguised voice on the mobile phone. He is led into a hotel room. Inside, he is instructed to get into the bathtub clothed. Moments later, he is told he is clean and to change into the clothing on the bed. Danny follows the orders, without… Continue reading London Spy Recap Episode 4