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Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Channel 5 fans ‘scared to go to bed' after watching Robson Green's new thriller – but that's not the biggest complaint
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHANNEL 5 fans 'scared to go to bed' after watching Robson Green's new thriller - but that's not the biggest complaint. The Game stars W1A star Jason Watkins as a retired detective called Huw Miller. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Channel 5 viewers have claimed they are terrified by The Game Credit: Channel 5 5 However, other viewers had a different complaint about the casting Credit: Channel 5 The former police officer remains haunted by one of his previous cases which remains unsolved. The open mystery on Channel 5 involved a sadistic serial killer who was nicknamed the Ripton Stalker. However, Patrick Harbottle (Robson Green) moves in next door with shocking repercussions. Miller is caught completely by surprise when his new neighbour repeats the killer's catchphrase. The officer is certain that he has finally cracked the case and caught the wanted man at large. Many viewers of the growing commercial network took to social media as they claimed they were struggling to watch the 'scary drama'. Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan stated: "Just watched Ep 2 and it really gets into your head !! Episode 3 behind the sofa!" A second claimed: "TheGame finding it a bit scary tbh, in fact, watched a fair bit through my fingers tonight." "Jason Watkins and Robson Green - a thrilling thriller - but I'm now too scared to go to bed!," wrote a third. However, the frightening aspect of the show isn't even the worst complaint for TV viewers. Grantchester fans stunned as Emmerdale favourite makes appearance alongside Robson Green Robson, 60, is known for his high-profile detective roles in Wire in the Blood and Grantchester. Many fans of the star could not believe that he was cast as the main antagonist in the new series. Another user commented: "Really enjoying this series #TheGame but I don't like #RobsonGreene being the bad guy. He's so lovely. Brilliant acting by both him and #JasonWatkins." "Is it just me, or wouldn't the casting have made more sense with Robson as the detective and Jason Watkins as the stalker? Tony Hill can't be the bad guy!," posted someone else. Top Channel 5 dramas Channel 5 has become a hub for gripping drama, these are some of the best My5 has to offer. All Creatures Great and Small - Based on the best-selling novels by real-life vet Alf Wright, the show revolves around a trio of vets working in the Yorkshire Dales in the late 1930s. Eccentric Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) hires James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) for his veterinary practice at Skeldale House alongside himself and his younger brother Tristan (Callum Woodhouse). There James settles into his new life and even finds love with local farmer's daughter Helen (Rachel Shenton). The Ex-Wife - New parents Tasha (Céline Buckens) and Jack (Tom Misson) seem to have the perfect life, but the constant presence of Jack's overly friendly but suspicious ex-wife Jen (Janet Montgomery) puts pressure on the couple. But as the series progresses it becomes less clear who the bad guy really is and how far everyone will go to get the life they think they deserve. Heat - EastEnders alum Danny Dyer leads this four-part action thriller, set in Australia, which sees two families holidaying together during bushfire season. But instead of rest and relaxation, secrets and lies start to unravel — and not everyone will make it out alive… Lie With Me - Another soap legend jets off to Australia, this time its EastEnders alum Charlie Brooks who takes as a married woman trying to saving her marriage by moving halfway around the world after her husband had an affair. However it's far from plain sailing, as a young and attractive live-in nanny comes to work with the Fallmont family, and tensions soon build and eventually, someone ends up dead. The Drowning - Jill Halfpenny plays Jodie, a woman whose life is shattered following the disappearance of her beloved four-year-old son, Daniel. However, ten years later, the grieving mother thinks she's finally found her missing child, and embarks on a journey to discover the truth about him. But has she really just found the son she has been missing for so long? And a sixth watcher added: "I can't believe the lovely #RobsonGreen has me watching from behind a cushion." 5 Many fans could not believe that Robson Green was cast as the antagonist Credit: Channel 5 5 Some viewers think his co-star Jason Watkins should be the villain instead Credit: Channel 5 5 Loose Women star Sunetra Sarker also stars in the hit drama Credit: Channel 5 The Game continues on Channel 5.
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Channel 5 fans ‘scared to go to bed' after watching Robson Green's new thriller – but that's not the biggest complaint
CHANNEL 5 fans 'scared to go to bed' after watching Robson Green's new thriller - but that's not the biggest complaint. The Game stars W1A star 5 Channel 5 viewers have claimed they are terrified by The Game Credit: Channel 5 5 However, other viewers had a different complaint about the casting Credit: Channel 5 The former police officer remains haunted by one of his previous cases which remains unsolved. The open mystery on Channel 5 involved a sadistic serial killer who was nicknamed the Ripton Stalker. However, Patrick Harbottle ( Miller is caught completely by surprise when his new neighbour repeats the killer's catchphrase. READ MORE ON CHANNEL 5 DRAMAS The officer is certain that he has finally cracked the case and caught the wanted man at large. Many viewers of the growing commercial network took to social media as they claimed they were struggling to watch the 'scary drama'. Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan stated: "Just watched Ep 2 and it really gets into your head !! Episode 3 behind the sofa!" A second claimed: " TheGame finding it a bit scary tbh, in fact, watched a fair bit through my fingers tonight ." Most read in News TV "Jason Watkins and Robson Green - a thrilling thriller - but I'm now too scared to go to bed!," wrote a third. However, the frightening aspect of the show isn't even the worst complaint for TV viewers. Grantchester fans stunned as Emmerdale favourite makes appearance alongside Robson Green Robson, 60, is known for his high-profile detective roles in Wire in the Blood and Grantchester . Many fans of the star could not believe that he was cast as the main antagonist in the new series. Another user commented: "Really enjoying this series #TheGame but I don't like #RobsonGreene being the bad guy. He's so lovely. Brilliant acting by both him and #JasonWatkins." "Is it just me, or wouldn't the casting have made more sense with Robson as the detective and Jason Watkins as the stalker? Tony Hill can't be the bad guy!," posted someone else. Top Channel 5 dramas Channel 5 has become a hub for gripping drama, these are some of the best My5 has to offer. All Creatures Great and Small - Based on the best-selling novels by real-life vet Alf Wright, the show revolves around a trio of vets working in the Yorkshire Dales in the late 1930s. Eccentric Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) hires James Herriot ( - New parents Tasha ( - Another soap legend jets off to Australia, this time its EastEnders alum And a sixth watcher added: "I can't believe the lovely #RobsonGreen has me watching from behind a cushion." 5 Many fans could not believe that Robson Green was cast as the antagonist Credit: Channel 5 5 Some viewers think his co-star Jason Watkins should be the villain instead Credit: Channel 5 5 Loose Women star Sunetra Sarker also stars in the hit drama Credit: Channel 5 The Game continues on Channel 5 .
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Channel 5 fans ‘scared to go to bed' after watching Robson Green's new thriller – but that's not the biggest complaint
CHANNEL 5 fans 'scared to go to bed' after watching Robson Green's new thriller - but that's not the biggest complaint. The Game stars W1A star Jason Watkins as a retired detective called Huw Miller. 5 The former police officer remains haunted by one of his previous cases which remains unsolved. The open mystery on Channel 5 involved a sadistic serial killer who was nicknamed the Ripton Stalker. However, Patrick Harbottle (Robson Green) moves in next door with shocking repercussions. Miller is caught completely by surprise when his new neighbour repeats the killer's catchphrase. The officer is certain that he has finally cracked the case and caught the wanted man at large. Many viewers of the growing commercial network took to social media as they claimed they were struggling to watch the 'scary drama'. Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan stated: "Just watched Ep 2 and it really gets into your head !! Episode 3 behind the sofa!" A second claimed: "TheGame finding it a bit scary tbh, in fact, watched a fair bit through my fingers tonight." "Jason Watkins and Robson Green - a thrilling thriller - but I'm now too scared to go to bed!," wrote a third. However, the frightening aspect of the show isn't even the worst complaint for TV viewers. Grantchester fans stunned as Emmerdale favourite makes appearance alongside Robson Green Robson, 60, is known for his high-profile detective roles in Wire in the Blood and Grantchester. Many fans of the star could not believe that he was cast as the main antagonist in the new series. Another user commented: "Really enjoying this series #TheGame but I don't like #RobsonGreene being the bad guy. He's so lovely. Brilliant acting by both him and #JasonWatkins." "Is it just me, or wouldn't the casting have made more sense with Robson as the detective and Jason Watkins as the stalker? Tony Hill can't be the bad guy!," posted someone else. Top Channel 5 dramas Channel 5 has become a hub for gripping drama, these are some of the best My5 has to offer. All Creatures Great and Small - Based on the best-selling novels by real-life vet Alf Wright, the show revolves around a trio of vets working in the Yorkshire Dales in the late 1930s. Eccentric Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) hires James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) for his veterinary practice at Skeldale House alongside himself and his younger brother Tristan (Callum Woodhouse). There James settles into his new life and even finds love with local farmer's daughter Helen (Rachel Shenton). The Ex-Wife - New parents Tasha (Céline Buckens) and Jack (Tom Misson) seem to have the perfect life, but the constant presence of Jack's overly friendly but suspicious ex-wife Jen (Janet Montgomery) puts pressure on the couple. But as the series progresses it becomes less clear who the bad guy really is and how far everyone will go to get the life they think they deserve. Heat - EastEnders alum Danny Dyer leads this four-part action thriller, set in Australia, which sees two families holidaying together during bushfire season. But instead of rest and relaxation, secrets and lies start to unravel — and not everyone will make it out alive… Lie With Me - Another soap legend jets off to Australia, this time its EastEnders alum Charlie Brooks who takes as a married woman trying to saving her marriage by moving halfway around the world after her husband had an affair. However it's far from plain sailing, as a young and attractive live-in nanny comes to work with the Fallmont family, and tensions soon build and eventually, someone ends up dead. The Drowning - Jill Halfpenny plays Jodie, a woman whose life is shattered following the disappearance of her beloved four-year-old son, Daniel. However, ten years later, the grieving mother thinks she's finally found her missing child, and embarks on a journey to discover the truth about him. But has she really just found the son she has been missing for so long? And a sixth watcher added: "I can't believe the lovely #RobsonGreen has me watching from behind a cushion." 5 5 5
Metro
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans are completely hooked after just one episode of ‘superb' thriller
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A twisty new Channel 5 thriller has been hailed as a 'sheer joy to watch' by viewers. The Game tells the story of Huw Miller (Jason Watkins), a retired police detective still haunted by the one case he failed to solve – a stalker who taunted his town, mercilessly toying with his victims before eventually killing them. When new neighbour Patrick Harbottle (Robson Green) moves in and utters the chilling phrase 'catch you later' – the sign off the stalker used to taunt Huw during the investigation – Huw is determined he's finally got his man. What follows is a high-stakes game of psychological chess between the two neighbours as Huw's world begins to crumble around him. On X, viewers hailed The Game as 'superb' after watching the first episode last night. Among them is @terrettcorey, who said: 'Really enjoyed #TheGame on Channel 5. Tense, twisty and thrilling. Robson Green still has it.' Echoing their sentiment, @Johnboy_Cook wrote: 'Jason Watkins is just superb in everything. #TheGame.' @DebbieBlackma14 commented: 'I already love the premise of it. Hooked already #TheGame.' @SouthernCazza1 also added: '#TheGame is going to be a sheer joy to watch. A stellar cast and a storyline that's already sucking us in and it's not even begun yet! Pure kudos.' However, not everyone was sold on The Game, including @CheNirvana, who said: 'Channel 5 drama team seem to be obsessed with paranoid neighbours and voyeurism. We had the partner swapping one a while back .. then the magpies one with Jill Halfpenny the other week .. Now an ex-cop with a thorn in his side. How about a new idea? Shake things up. #TheGame.' @Invisible_Lady1 commented: 'Another @channel5 drama that we'll all pick holes in on X but will be hooked until the end. #TheGame.' @sajamor added: '#thegame I might go back if I read a review which shows this first episode's got better. So far it's been a real bore with the only likeable character being killed off. Perhaps he had the right idea sparing himself any more of life in that road!.' Speaking about The Game, Robson, 60, described the cat and mouse thriller as 'an unforgettable journey.' He said: 'The psychological thriller aspect of the story promises to be a gripping ride, and I can't wait to dive into the cat-and-mouse dynamics that [screenwriter] Tom Grieves has crafted. It's going to be an unforgettable journey.' The Game is not the only Channel 5 thriller to have gripped viewers. They admitted they were afraid of approaching their neighbours after watching the suburbia crime drama The Feud. Starring Jill Halfpenny and Rupert Penry-Jones as couple Emma and John, the five-parter follows their idyllic family life — which implodes after they decide to add a kitchen extension to their home. Emma and John's once friendly neighbours, including Sonia (Amy Nuttall), Alan (Ray Fearon) and Barbara (Tessa Peake-Jones), turn nasty when their planning application is submitted, setting in motion events that have dark consequences for the entire neighbourhood. The synopsis adds: 'Laced with menace, The Feud reveals how Emma's aspirational dream turns sharply into obsession, paranoia, and fear.' More Trending On X, viewers said The Feud had made them think twice about their own living arrangements. Among them was @KathrynAnneTM, who said: 'This is why you should never get to pally with your neighbours #TheFeud' @StevenRoutledg7 added: 'Is suburbia always this ghastly #thefeud.' The Game continues tonight on Channel 5 at 9pm. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Jo Joyner: 'People think my TV thriller is the new Big Little Lies – I'm flattered' MORE: 'Compelling' thriller lands 100% Rotten Tomatoes score after two-year wait for season 2 MORE: All 8 episodes of 'exceptional' thriller finally dropping on streamer for free
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews The Game: Jason Watkins's golfing ex detective lifts this psycho thriller above par...
The Game (Ch5) Was there ever a game invented more pointless than golf — the time-killing occupation that's apparently obligatory for every retired chap on TV? Any gangster, business tycoon, politician or copper of a certain age plays golf. In television dramas, it's a handy setting for those crucial conversations that can't be overheard. Real life is more mundane, naturally. You'll simply spend an entire morning hitting a ball repeatedly till it lands in a hole, then doing it again and again, 18 times over. You'll walk miles but have to leave the dog at home. And if you discover, after the first ten minutes, that your companions are hideous bores, that's tough luck — you're stuck for the next three hours, listening to them complain about their teenage stepchildren or brag about their stock market investments. The existence of golf is the chief reason I'd prefer to die in harness than ever retire. My resolve was stiffened by the plight of former Detective Inspector Huw Miller, played by Jason Watkins in The Game, whose life is empty after quitting the force. Huw's wife is quickly so fed up of him moping around, under her feet, that she orders boxes of golf balls for him on Amazon. How's that for a hint? At first, he plays a few rounds with his neighbour Frank (Gordon Kennedy). But Frank turns up dead in the bath, the victim of an apparent overdose. My first thought was that too much golf had sapped him of the will to live. Huw suspects murder — but then, he would. He's haunted by the one case he couldn't crack, a series of killings by a maniac dubbed the Ripton Stalker. When an affable handyman named Patrick (Robson Green) buys Frank's house and starts flirting with the local housewives, Huw's suspicions run rampant. The working title for The Game was Catch You Later, the sign-off used by the Stalker to taunt police. And after a night at the pub, Patrick bids Huw goodnight with those mocking words: 'Catch you later.' An innocent remark, or the first move in a game of cat-and-mouse? Robson, an actor who is never happier than when showing off his flirty twinkle, is perfectly cast as the smirking newcomer who just might be a psychopath. We want to believe he's a murderer, but we also understand why Huw's wife (Sunetra Sarker) and all their friends are immediately charmed by him. But it's Jason Watkins who lifts this four-part thriller above the level of standard schlock. He has such emotional control in his fingertips that, when he twitches a net curtain, we can see both the meticulous detective and the nervous wreck whose career ended in failure and humiliation. His former detective sergeant, Jenny Atkins (Amber James), gets him a pair of cheap cufflinks as a parting gift. 'I don't know what old men like,' she says, defensively. She should have bought him a packet of multi-coloured golf tees and some comic golfing socks. It's what retirement is for.
