ITV’s Red Eye returned for a second series on New Year’s Day, but some viewers were unimpressed after episode two aired on Friday
Viewers of Red Eye have pointed out what they believe are plot issues as the ITV drama’s second series continues to unfold.
The thriller captivated audiences in 2024 with its debut series, which saw DS Hana Li (Jing Lusi) and Dr Matthew Nolan (Richard Armitage) tackling a series of brutal killings aboard a flight to China.
Following its New Year’s Day return, the second series focuses on Hana’s investigation into the death of a US diplomatic courier at Heathrow. However, Friday’s episode (January 2) prompted criticism from some viewers, with complaints ranging from it being “a farce” to dismissing elements as “nonsense”.
The latest instalment sees Hana trapped inside the US Embassy after it enters lockdown when the perpetrator infiltrates the premises. She must work alongside Clay Brody (Martin Compston), the embassy’s head of security, despite their complex history.
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One particular scene raised eyebrows when the murderer managed to access the server room, which supposedly had no CCTV coverage, reports the Mirror.
“Red Eye… the most important room in the American Embassy, the server room, there are no security cameras… what a load of b*******,” one viewer posted on X, formerly Twitter.
The antagonist subsequently detonated an explosive device, sparking a fire which Brody tackled using a fire extinguisher.
“A fire in the server room, BUT NO AUTOMATIC POWDER EXTINGUISHERS… had enough with this programme…” the same viewer continued, describing the programme as “an absolute farce”.
One viewer voiced their disappointment, stating: “S1 good; S2 laughable. Awful. Unbelievable; plot riddled with holes. Cliche -ridden. A simple plot is frequently explained to the viewers! I could go on, suffice to say total, utter tat.”
Another fan expressed confusion over how the antagonist managed to sneak around the embassy with such ease.
They questioned: “Under lockdown, so how did the shaved intruder leave the party room with guards outside the door, able to now, in a private room, watch his camera he planted on a British agent’s lapel? Series one didn’t have these discrepancies.”
The same viewer pointed out another perceived “plot loophole” where the intruder made an escape through a secret door.
They elaborated: “Intruder on Level 8 has closed room watched so no one leaves. This is ordered by Head of Security whom knows about hidden doorway. So why the hell didnt he have doorway exit monitored too? Hence intruder got away bc he knew way out!”
“Complete nonsense,” was how another viewer described the series, although they conceded it was a “fun” watch.
Despite the criticism, many fans were enjoying the show, sharing their positive reactions online.
“This episode is intense,” one fan declared, while another enthused: “I’m actually loving the villain.”
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Red Eye airs on ITV.
