Mold, North Wales – January 14, 2015 – The episode begins with Zack Davies (Samson Cox-Vinell) yelling “white power” before attacking Dr. Sarandev Bhambra with a large knife. A bystander intervening immediately changes his mind. After dedicating the attack to Lee Rigby, Davies warns that the “world is under attack. When a vet, Peter Fuller (David Nellist) steps into his patch, Davies surrenders his knife and hammer.

Michael Collins (Stephen Graham) teaches a class on Neo-Nazism. After identifying himself in a photo, he assures the students that anyone can change including himself.

DC Buckley (Jodie Prenger) and DS Donker (Ryan McKen) question Collins about a stabbing that took place in North Wales earlier in the week. The detectives inform him of a Sikh dentist being stabbed by a Muslim sympathizer. Collins assures them that the attack had nothing to do with the victim’s religion, but race. Donker says the suspect, Zack Davies became a Muslim. Buckley adds that he described himself as a “Jihadist.” Collins says Davies was a “white Jihadist” and potential National Action member pretending to be a Muslin sympathizer. Donker acknowledges Davies isn’t facing any terrorism charges as of yet. Buckley describes him as a “lone nutcase.”

Hope Not Hate Central London Office – Collins informs Nick (Jason Flemyng) that he got a visit from the police in regard to Davies. Nick says they may have an exclusive with the EDL. After scanning several death threat letters, Collins voices his concern about their unusual discipline. Nick reminds him that he’s only writing about National Action. Collins admits his concern is why he wants to meet an “old school EDL.”

Collins is walking alone in the dark when a drunken Bob approaches. He warns Bob that he come close to “knocking him out.” Bob continues on his way.

CCTV footage shows two men standing in front of Collins’ home. One of the men leaves while the other one stays behind to give a Nazi salute.

As Collins climbs into bed, Alison (Leanne Best) asks if they need to relocate again. When he apologizes, she says just when the children are happy in school before blaming herself for believing it.

Part Two – Robbie Mullen (Andrew Ellis) knocks on the door of a householder (Haqi Ali) to ask for access to complete an installation. The man asks Robbie if he or his co-worker, Stanley (Kent Riley) are married. Robbie says neither of them is married. The man denies them access because his daughters are home.

Robbie asks if the man thought they would attack his family. Stanley says they aren’t permitted to go near the daughters but the police do nothing when the mob groom white girls. He adds that white people fear being labeled a racist.

Robbie researches “grooming gang.” Robbie’s mom (Kate Robbins) asks if he’s looking for a good job. When he says yes, she suggests he should have gone into a trade. He sarcastically says she should ask the Bradford Muslims what they do for work when they aren’t running grooming gangs. She asks if he’s saying all the Pakistani men in Bradford are involved in grooming gangs.

Collins meets Dean (Danny Cunningham) in Marcia’s Café. Dean says he’s known as a “traitor” who a lot of people would like to stab. Collins says they’d need to find him first. Dean asks what if he’s armed with a knife that wasn’t found during the frisk. Collins tells him to go for it if he’s hard enough. Dean informs him of a “white Man March” planned by North West Infidels for next month in Bradford. Collins asks which groups will be there. Dean says Britain First, BNP, EDL, Combat 18, and National Action before warning that they’re going to attack. Collins asks what information he has on National Action. Dean claims the members sound like students.

At the end of the conversation, Dean warns that he’ll not say anything unless they pay him. Collins warns him that Brenda (Shvorne Marks) is recording their conversation and taking their photos. Titus gives him an envelope with 50 quid. Collins assures him of more money if he gets them in National Action.

Brenda asks what he thinks of Dean. Collins tells her that he’s probably full of it but suggests keeping him close.

Robbie is working when he sees several co-workers walking to what looks like the break room. A worker tells him that they get a prayer break that he refers to as “bullsh**.” They speak to a trainer about the prayer break. She says the company encourages a diverse workforce and respects all religions. Jerzey (Greg Kolpakchi) asks if the prayer break applies to him since he’s Catholic. Asif (Irfan Shamji) assures him that they’re only praying for 15 minutes.

Part Three

White Man March, Bradford – Collins speaks to Alison on the phone while their belongings are packed into a moving truck. She asks what’s their new address. He warns her that it isn’t safe over the phone.

Jo Cox MP (Bryony Corrigan) gives a speech when the White Man March approaches. The police push the group back while Jo is escorted off the stage. Matt Hankinson (Bobby Schofield) tells Robbie that Jo is a “race traitor” who wears a “headscarf” when she visits mosques.

Alison tells Collins their new place is “awful.”

Men attending the march burn an Israeli flag while chanting “Sieg Heil.” Dean approaches Jack Renshaw (Dean-Charles Chapman) to greet himself. Matt says they don’t know him.

Matt invites Robbie to join them for a drink. When Robbie says he’s going to split, Matt gives him his email.

Alison sends Mickey to look in the kitchen for her cutlery. Danny (Alexander Charles Plumbly) tells them their new place is “rubbish.” Collins suggests they make the best of it.

Dean passes out drinks to members of National Action. Jack asks what he wants with them. Ben Raymond (Josef Davies) informs him of their plans to establish a new force in the UK. Matt asks why he’s targeting them. Dean assures him that their goals are the same before suggesting they start cleaning up Wales.

Dean contacts Collins to inform him of his meeting with National Action that didn’t go so well. Collins asks who was present during the meeting. Dean says Garron Helm (Ezra Watson), Matt, and Ben. Collins asks what they talked about. Dean claims he told them to reach out to him if they want to do someone over. Irate, Collins reminds him that National Action prides itself on intellect and discipline.

Robbie visits The Friar Penketh to meet with Jack, Matt, and Ben. Jack asks if he enjoys his warehouse job. Robbie assures him that it’s all right. Garron asks if gets to see his sister, Natalie (Molly McGlynn), and niece. After reminding him of his father dying a few years ago, Jack asks if he knew there was a cure for cancer that the Jews are hiding from them to get rich. Matt asks what is his age. Robbie says 22. Ben tells him that they are looking for young, vigorous men when Chris demands he shut up. Chris asks why he’s interested in joining National Action. Robbie says he gets frustrated because things don’t seem fair. Jack tells him that is the right answer. Chris warns him that all his social media and email accounts must be deleted. Robbie assures them that he doesn’t use them often. Matt tells him that he’ll be given an untraceable way to stay in contact with them. Chris welcomes him to the group.

Robbie deletes all his email and social media accounts before restoring his computer to the factory settings.

Part Four

Jo Cox Constituency Surgery  Batley & Spen – The CCTV footage shows a man standing in front of the facility.

Jack speaks at a National Action event. He tells the group that he has hunting experience and his shot is “very good.” He suggests they develop the “killer instinct,” raising a room of claps, excluding Titus. He says Hitler was wrong when he showed mercy to undeserving people.

Collins and Nick listen to Jack’s speech from the night before. Nick tells him that Jack’s speech is disturbing. Collins informs him that the raffle was a machete. They check out the Daily Mail article on the Bradford march. Nick warns that the level of hate is soaring before asking where is the police. Collins says Jack is the only member of the group that they have identified.

Matt offers Robbie train fare when he arrives at The Frair Penketh. Robbie assures him that he’s good. Chris informs the group that he’s been chosen as the new leader of National Action. Garron asks what Ben thinks about it. Chris says he doesn’t care because Ben is no longer relevant. Jack reminds everyone that Ben was only beaten up once by a female in a shopping center. Chris tells everyone that he plans to implement physical fitness and martial arts training to prepare for the upcoming war.

Robbie visits Natalie and his niece. She compliments his unusual smile. She asks how he likes his new job. He describes his co-workers as “vermin.” She scolds him for talking badly about people. He asks what type of cancer treatment did their father take before he died. She says he was treated with chemotherapy like everyone, but he was “too far gone.” He suggests that is just what they told them. She asks who he is referring to.

Jo Cox Constituency Surgery June 16, 2016 – Jo and two other women are preparing to enter the Constituency Surgery when a man yells, “Britain first, this is for Britain” before shots rang out. A media outlet reveals Jo was shot.

Robbie flips on the TV just in time to hear a journalist reporting on Jo’s death. He grabs his dog before heading out the door.

Nick informs Collins of Jo’s murder. He suggests the 52-year-old suspect may be a member of National Action. Brenda reminds him that they are not familiar with the suspect only Zack Davies. Collins tells them that the murder was an attack on the state.

National Action issues an alert that reads, “Don’t let this man’s sacrifice go in vain. Jo Cox would have filled Yorkshire with more sub-humans” as the episode comes to an end.

 

The Walk-In Review

Claiming to have shed his extreme right-wing views, Michael Collins scores a university teaching job. DS Donker and DC Buckley approach him for information on Zach Davies who attacked Dr. Bhambra in a Tesco. Collins tells the detectives that Davies doesn’t sympathize with Muslims and just acts that way.

In the UK Neo-Nazi world, Collins is viewed as a “traitor.” He runs a website that reports on extremist activity. He lives in fear for himself and his family. They settle into a new place, he uproots them without much notice.  Alison isn’t happy but goes along with it.

Collins who is employed at an anti-fascism organization Hope Not Hate finds himself intrigued with a not-so well-known National Action. He tricks Dean into helping him while Brenda records their conversation to hold it over his head in the event he doesn’t want to go along with it. With 50 quid, Collins tries to warm up with top members of National Action that instantly let him know, they are not interested.

Robbie is an average guy working in a warehouse. He becomes interested in the group after Stanley tells him about Muslim grooming gangs. His employer gives Muslim workers a prayer break, which some workers aren’t happy about. Robbie meets Matt at the White Man March in Bradford. After checking out the National Action website, he decides to join.

Jo Cox, a Member of Parliament, was viewed as a Muslim collaborator. National Action wasn’t happy with Jo’s strong political views while turning a blind eye to Muslim grooming and ra** of young white girls.

The show brings little to nothing new to the table. What you see is a rehash of nearly every media outlet in Europe and beyond. Some dialogue and scenes appear exaggerated for the purpose of the show. A documentary may have been more effective than a drawn-out TV series.

I have been a fan of Stephen Graham since “Boardwalk Empire.” I question if this is a good role for him, but as you well know, actors make their own decisions, whether good or bad.

The cinematography is subpar, particularly the dimly-lit night scenes. The dimmed lighting doesn’t make the dark scenes unwatchable, but complicates visibility, nonetheless.

The pace is at times unbearably slow.

I didn’t particularly like the dirty tactics Collins utilized to pull Dean into his plan to get in with National Action. If this is true, he was desperate to make a name for himself. It seems, he pulled it off fairly well.

The episode deserves a 5.5. Get more The Walk-In recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link.