At the beginning of the 6th and final episode, we watch archival footage. The British are ordered to destroy anything that could be beneficial to the enemy. Major Brendan Archer (Colm Meaney), Francois (Christophe Guybet), Matthew (Luke Treadaway), and others sit around and look for something to drink. Francois explains they needed to raid Walter’s… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 6 Finale Recap
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The Singapore Grip Episode 5 Recap
As the 5th episode begins, we see more archive footage about the war. After that, Abdul (Muhammad Harminder) delivers food to Solomon (Julian Wadham) only to discover that he is dead. Vera Chiang (Elizabeth Tan) reads to Matthew Webb (Luke Treadaway) while he gets dressed. Matthew reminds her what he said about getting out of… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 5 Recap
The Singapore Grip Episode 4 Recap
At the start of the episode, we see more archival footage about the British soldiers marching to meet the Japanese. We see old footage of Blackett & Webb and learn that the institution is celebrating its 50th Jubilee. After that, Major Brendan Archer (Colm Meaney) tells Matthew Webb (Luke Treadaway) that the Japanese have a… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 4 Recap
The Singapore Grip Episode 3 Recap
At the beginning of the episode, we see more archival footage about the war coming to Malaya. The reporter says Singapore is Britain’s coveted stronghold and the deepest thorn in Japan’s flesh. The capture of Singapore would be the white man’s notice to quit in the far East. After that, Walter Blackett (David Morrissey) gets… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 3 Recap
Gangs Of London Season 1 Episode 8 Recap
As the episode begins Leif Hansen (Mads Koudal) and his men break into a house and search it thoroughly. A man ends up fighting back and his friend gets involved but both men are killed quickly. Once that is finished, Leif calls Jevan Kapadia (Ray Panthaki) to let him know that the Wallaces are on… Continue reading Gangs Of London Season 1 Episode 8 Recap
The Singapore Grip Episode 2 Recap
At the beginning of the 2nd episode, we learn about current activities and the fact that the crown jewels of the British Navy are steaming toward Singapore to strengthen defenses. After that, we learn that there have been reports of seven Japanese ships off the coast of Siam. Sir Robert Brook Popham (Sam Cox) and… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 2 Recap
Gangs Of London Episode 7 Recap
As the episode begins, we hear Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney) telling something he doesn’t want to argue and that it is over. Ed Dumani (Lucian Msamati) asks him if he is crazy and that she is a child and Finn is a grown man. Finn claims he is taking his dignity back. Ed warns him… Continue reading Gangs Of London Episode 7 Recap
The Singapore Grip Episode 1 Recap
As The Singapore Grip begins, we watch a news clip about the island of Singapore which lies on the southern tip of British Malaya. The jewel of the empire produces 97% of the world’s rubber and covenant Japanese eyes have turned on these riches. The British are confident it will be able to defend Singapore.… Continue reading The Singapore Grip Episode 1 Recap
Gangs Of London Episode 4 Recap
As the episode begins, Sean Wallace (Joe Cole) steps back in time and joins Ed (Lucian Msamati), Alex, and his father Finn (Colm Meaney) for a drink. Finn claims Alexander (Paapa Essiedu) has taken the business to a new level. Finn sits with his son and asks him what he will do when he dies.… Continue reading Gangs Of London Episode 4 Recap
Gangs Of London Season 1 Episode 2 Recap
At the beginning of the episode, Finn (Colm Meaney) and Marian Wallace (Michelle Fairley) take their kids out into the woods. Once there, they force a teenager Sean (Thomas Simpson) to shoot and kill a man who is buried up to his neck in dirt. This is how Sean becomes a member of the Wallace… Continue reading Gangs Of London Season 1 Episode 2 Recap