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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans captivated by British thriller 'full of twists and turns' - raving that 'it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode 'in one sitting'
Netflix fans are captivated by a British thriller 'full of twists and turns', gushing about how 'it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode in one sitting. Love Rat, first released to Channel 5 in March last year, follows Emma (Coronation Street 's Sally Lindsay), a woman at a crossroads in later life. Just divorced from husband Pete (Men Behaving Badly's Neil Morrissey) and estranged from her daughter, she grows tired of mundane everyday life. In search of escape, she travels to Cyprus on holiday where she quickly embarks on a whirlwind romance with handsome, rich hotel owner Niko (Gerald Kyd) - but not all is as it seems. Emma suddenly finds herself scammed out of her life savings - and enlists her ex to help get them back. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. One commenter said: 'When you first watch episode one, you think it's going to be about a general love rat romance on holiday, stealing money etc. 'It's from episode two onwards it then becomes so much more!' Another added: 'It's one of the drama highlights of 2024 and certainly one of Channel 5's better drama offerings. 'I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not often these days do I binge watch a show. 'Full of twists and turns. Expect the unexpected. It's loaded with suspense and keeps you guessing until the very end.' Someone else, who could recommend watching it one sitting, said: 'A realistic scenario of psycho narcissistic abuse lurks behind the series' true plot twist. 'This series has moments of suspense well-played. Well done to [the] actors involved in this... Great series.' Love Rat was only uploaded to Netflix last weekend - but it has quickly soared up the charts and is currently the third most-watched programme on the streamer in the UK. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews (pictured) it has received since its initial release last year Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews it has received since its initial release last year. One said: 'Love Rat had potential as a fun thriller but it's let down by poor acting, clunky direction and low-budget production. 'The plot is implausible, the pacing drags and character development is shallow. Sally Lindsay tries her best but the script gives her little to work with.' Speaking to WhatToWatch ahead of the show's release last year, Sally - known as Shelley Unwin on ITV soap Coronation Street - said of her character Emma: 'Stealing your money is horrific but stealing your heart is unforgivable. 'The scam is like an emotional theft. It's about manipulation. Niko's lit fires in her and unleased something that hasn't been there for years and suddenly, he's gone.' She continued: 'We represent the everywoman and everyman this affects. When I was in Cyprus, we heard stories about it happening to people. It's sad how prolific it is.' Her co-star Neil, who plays her ex-husband, agreed, adding he had even fallen victim to a scam once himself. He once received a fake text message saying a parcel had not been delivered - and suddenly found £100 having been taken from his bank account. Neil fortunately managed to get the money back because he contacted his bank quickly: 'You feel foolish but these people are clever.' The popularity of Love Rat comes after another Netflix thriller captured viewers' attention too. The Madness, an eight-part limited series available to watch on the streamer, has been hailed as 'addictive', 'twisty' and 'worthy of a binge'. It delves into the tale of news commentator Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) who discovers the dead body of a 'notorious white supremist,' according to the synopsis. He soon finds himself caught up in the homicide investigation and is framed for the murder. The programme has received rave reviews since it premiered back in 2024 and has a respectable 76 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. FandomWire described The Madness as 'a strong political, psychological chess match worthy of a binge'. The Telegraph, meanwhile, rated the series four out of five stars and dubbed it 'instantly addictive'.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans captivated by British thriller ‘full of twists and turns' - raving that ‘it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode ‘in one sitting'
Netflix fans are captivated by a British thriller 'full of twists and turns', gushing about how 'it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode in one sitting. Love Rat, first released to Channel 5 in March last year, follows Emma (Coronation Street 's Sally Lindsay), a woman at a crossroads in later life. Just divorced from husband Pete (Men Behaving Badly's Neil Morrissey) and estranged from her daughter, she grows tired of mundane everyday life. In search of escape, she travels to Cyprus on holiday where she quickly embarks on a whirlwind romance with handsome, rich hotel owner Niko (Gerald Kyd) - but not all is as it seems. Emma suddenly finds herself scammed out of her life savings - and enlists her ex to help get them back. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. One commenter said: 'When you first watch episode one, you think it's going to be about a general love rat romance on holiday, stealing money etc. 'It's from episode two onwards it then becomes so much more!' Another added: 'It's one of the drama highlights of 2024 and certainly one of Channel 5's better drama offerings. 'I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not often these days do I binge watch a show. 'Full of twists and turns. Expect the unexpected. It's loaded with suspense and keeps you guessing until the very end.' Someone else, who could recommend watching it one sitting, said: 'A realistic scenario of psycho narcissistic abuse lurks behind the series' true plot twist. 'This series has moments of suspense well-played. Well done to [the] actors involved in this... Great series.' Love Rat was only uploaded to Netflix last weekend - but it has quickly soared up the charts and is currently the third most-watched programme on the streamer in the UK. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews (pictured) it has received since its initial release last year Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews it has received since its initial release last year. One said: 'Love Rat had potential as a fun thriller but it's let down by poor acting, clunky direction and low-budget production. 'The plot is implausible, the pacing drags and character development is shallow. Sally Lindsay tries her best but the script gives her little to work with.' Speaking to WhatToWatch ahead of the show's release last year, Sally - known as Shelley Unwin on ITV soap Coronation Street - said of her character Emma: 'Stealing your money is horrific but stealing your heart is unforgivable. 'The scam is like an emotional theft. It's about manipulation. Niko's lit fires in her and unleased something that hasn't been there for years and suddenly, he's gone.' She continued: 'We represent the everywoman and everyman this affects. When I was in Cyprus, we heard stories about it happening to people. It's sad how prolific it is.' Her co-star Neil, who plays her ex-husband, agreed, adding he had even fallen victim to a scam once himself. He once received a fake text message saying a parcel had not been delivered - and suddenly found £100 having been taken from his bank account. It delves into the tale of news commentator Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo, pictured) who discovers the dead body of a 'notorious white supremist', as per the synopsis Neil fortunately managed to get the money back because he contacted his bank quickly: 'You feel foolish but these people are clever.' The popularity of Love Rat comes after another Netflix thriller captured viewers' attention too. The Madness, an eight-part limited series available to watch on the streamer, has been hailed as 'addictive', 'twisty' and 'worthy of a binge'. It delves into the tale of news commentator Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) who discovers the dead body of a 'notorious white supremist,' according to the synopsis. He soon finds himself caught up in the homicide investigation and is framed for the murder. The programme has received rave reviews since it premiered back in 2024 and has a respectable 76 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. FandomWire described The Madness as 'a strong political, psychological chess match worthy of a binge'. The Telegraph, meanwhile, rated the series four out of five stars and dubbed it 'instantly addictive'.
Metro
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans are binge-watching 'unbelievable' thriller soaring up the chart
Netflix viewers are rushing to binge a British thriller series about a woman who faces a romance scam. First hitting screens last year on Sky, Love Rat stars Coronation Street's Sally Lindsay as Emma, a woman dreaming of a new start after her divorce from Pete, played by Neil Morrissey. Estranged from her daughter, she decides to escape her dull life and travel to Cyprus for a holiday. Once she arrives she quickly forms a connection with Niko (Gerald Kyd), the handsome, wealthy owner of the hotel. It's been teased of the four-part series: 'A recently divorced woman enjoys a whirlwind romance with a charming hotel proprietor on Cyprus when she discovers he is not who he seems, embarking on a dangerous mission to get her money back. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'Starting out as an escapist fantasy in the sun, Love Rat transforms into a terrifying psychological thriller.' After the series was released, many fans shared their thoughts online. 'I decided to give it a go and I'm so glad I did. When you first watch episode one you think it's going to be about a general love rat romance on holiday stealing money etc but it then becomes so much more! There's a big twist!' user chelsea-30472 posted on IMDB. 'I thoroughly enjoyed it, not often these days do I binge watch a show. Full of twists and turns, expect the unexpected, it's loaded with suspense, and keeps you guessing until the very end,' Sleepin_Dragon shared. 'At first glance it appears to be a series which delves into the well-known and most common dilemma many vulnerable individuals fall victim too; that is the romance scammers. However, it then becomes apparent there's more to the situation than meets the eye. I watched in one sitting,' katgreene-32840 added. This week the series was added to Netflix, where it's soared up the charts and is currently the third most watched programme on the streaming service in the UK. More Trending Several people have since urged others to tune in too. Speaking ahead of the show's release last year, Sally spoke about the devastating deception her character faces. 'Stealing your money is horrific, but stealing your heart is unforgivable. The scam is like an emotional theft. It's about manipulation. Nico's lit fires in her and unleashed something that hasn't been there for years and suddenly, he's gone. Then it gets very twisty!' she told WhattoWatch. View More » Love Rat is streaming on Netflix. 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. MORE: ITV to finally air 'ridiculous' series that was pulled from screens 2 years ago MORE: Netflix star reveals the brutal way she was told her acting wasn't good enough MORE: Netflix series about depraved British serial killers soars to top of Netflix charts
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beloved game show returning to screens as Carol Vorderman makes epic TV return with Jeremy Vine and Sally Lindsay
A beloved game show is set to return to screens as Carol Vorderman makes an epic TV comeback with Jeremy Vine and Sally Lindsay. Quiz programme, Celebrity Puzzling, will see a different star join the teams each week and tackle a variety of puzzles and problems. Hosted by Jeremy Vine, actress Sally Lindsay and broadcaster Carol Vorderman will be team captains on the Channel 5 show. Celebrity guests include Stephen Bailey, Miles Jupp, Shaun Williamson, Les Dennis, Gareth Malone, John Thomson, Dom Joly, Russell Kane, Melvin Odoom, Paul Sinha, David James, Ore Oduba, Scarlett Moffatt, Dr Ranj Singh, Sam Quek and Rav Wilding. Carol commented on her new TV role and revealed she 'loves' brainteasers. 'I'm so excited to be a team captain on Celebrity Puzzling,' she said. 'Finally, all those years of loving numbers, words and brainteasers are about to pay off! Well, I hope that they are.' The broadcaster added: 'Joining forces with my brilliant and really good mate Sally Lindsay, and with the ever-clever Jeremy Vine keeping us all in line, it's going to be a battle of brains… and I'm going to be fighting all the way, of course!' Host Jeremy said: 'It's amazing to do a quiz that's so simple and yet feels so fresh in every way. 'Celebrity Puzzling is one of those shows where, from the very first edition, everything fell into place with our amazing 5 team, with Carol and with Sally, and we just had the greatest fun in the studio. 'Not to mention burning through quite a few brain cells as we all tried to solve those beastly puzzles!' While Sally admitted she was apprehensive at first and shared: 'I was honestly a bit nervous about this challenge as I'm more your general knowledge type but even though it was really competitive at times I surprised myself on some rounds! 'If you love a puzzle you will love this!' Puzzling first hit screens last year and was hosted by Lucy Worsley before being shelved. It comes as another game show, Genius Game, premiered on Wednesday and was hosted by David Tennant. The ITV programme saw players test their intellectual acumen and attempt to win a cash prize. David took on the role of The Creator in the eight-part reality game series which takes inspiration from a South Korea n show.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Channel 5 quiz show in major shake up as Jeremy Vine replaces original host after shock U-turn by bosses
A CHANNEL 5 quiz show is set for a major shake-up with Jeremy Vine taking over a host following a shock u-turn. Problem-solving gameshow Puzzling, hosted by Lucy Worsley, was shelved for 2024. 3 A Channel 5 game show is set for a big shake-up Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 3 Puzzling was originally hosted by Lucy Worsley Credit: Channel 5 3 The show was initially shelved before being brought back Credit: Channel 5 However, the programme was later revived by 5 for a second run this year. The format required contestants to use their language skills, lateral thinking, visual intelligence and memory to solve various mind boggling puzzles. Channel 5 is set to launch a new weekly series, Celebrity Puzzling - with Jeremy Vine taking over as host. It will see the longtime Eggheads quizmaster putting famous faces through mind-bending puzzles. Actress Sally Lindsay and Countdown legend Carol Vorderman have signed up as team captains. Each week, the pair will welcome a new celebrity guest to their teams. Scarlett Moffatt, Melvin Odoom, Ore Oduba and The Chase star Paul Sinha are among the stars making guest appearances. Viewers will also see the likes of Sam Quek, Rav Wilding, John Thomson and Dr Ranj Singh, to name just a few. Discussing his new role, host Jeremy said: "It's amazing to do a quiz that's so simple and yet feels so fresh in every way. "Celebrity Puzzling is one of those shows where, from the very first edition, everything fell into place with our amazing 5 team, with Carol and with Sally, and we just had the greatest fun in the studio. Jeremy Vine vanishes from Channel 5 show in hosting shake up - and fans have the same thing to say about his replacement Channel 5 "Not to mention burning through quite a few brain cells as we all tried to solve those beastly puzzles!" Sally Lindsay added: 'I was honestly a bit nervous about this challenge as I'm more your general knowledge type but even though it was really competitive at times I surprised myself on some rounds! If you love a puzzle you will love this!' While Carol Vorderman said: 'I'm so excited to be a team captain on Celebrity Puzzling. "Finally, all those years of loving numbers, words and brainteasers are about to pay off! Well, I hope that they are. "Joining forces with my brilliant and really good mate Sally Lindsay, and with the ever-clever Jeremy Vine keeping us all in line, it's going to be a battle of brains… and I'm going to be fighting all the way, of course!' Hardest Quiz Show Questions Would you know the answers to some of quizzing TV's hardest questions Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Earlier this year, fans were left outraged after what they described as the "worst" question in the show's history. Host Jeremy Clarkson asked: 'From the 2000 awards ceremony onwards, the Best Actress Oscar has never been won by a woman whose surname begins with which one of these letters?' The multiple choice answers were between G, K, M and W. In the end, and with the £32,000 safe, player Glen had to make a guess and went for G. It turned out to be correct as Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet are among the stars who have won the Best Actress gong since 2000. - Earlier this year, fans were left outraged after what they described as the "worst" question in the show's history. Host Jeremy Clarkson asked: 'From the 2000 awards ceremony onwards, the Best Actress Oscar has never been won by a woman whose surname begins with which one of these letters?' The multiple choice answers were between G, K, M and W. In the end, and with the £32,000 safe, player Glen had to make a guess and went for G. It turned out to be correct as Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet are among the stars who have won the Best Actress gong since 2000. The 1% Club - Viewers of Lee Mack's popular ITV show were left dumbfounded by a question that also left the players perplexed. The query went as follows: "Edna's birthday is on the 6th of April and Jen's birthday falls on the 15th of October, therefore Amir's birthday must be the 'X' of January." It turns out the conundrum links the numbers with its position in the sentence, so 6th is the sixth word and 15th is the fifteenth word. Therefore, Amir's birthday is January 24th, corresponding to the 24th word in the sentence. - Viewers of Lee Mack's popular ITV show were left dumbfounded by a question that also left the players perplexed. The query went as follows: "Edna's birthday is on the 6th of April and Jen's birthday falls on the 15th of October, therefore Amir's birthday must be the 'X' of January." It turns out the conundrum links the numbers with its position in the sentence, so 6th is the sixth word and 15th is the fifteenth word. Therefore, Amir's birthday is January 24th, corresponding to the 24th word in the sentence. The Chase - The ITV daytime favourite left fans scratching their heads when it threw up one of the most bizarre questions to ever grace the programme. One of the questions asked the player: "Someone with a nightshade intolerance should avoid eating what?" The options were - sweetcorn, potatoes, carrots - with Steve selecting sweetcorn but the correct answer was potatoes. Federico Ruiz, Commissioning Editor, Unscripted, 5 remarked: 'It's a great thrill bringing together Jeremy and Sally, two much-loved stars of the 5 family, but from polar opposite ends of the schedule. "When we signed Carol, we knew it was going to be something really special. It's fun, warm and a joy to play along. "And in case you're wondering if quiz queen Carol has still got it… she most definitely has!' The series will be available to watch and stream on 5 this year.
