ITV’s new spy drama starring Gemma Arterton made its debut on the channel, but some viewers claimed to ‘switch off’
Secret Service viewers have expressed their disappointment with ITV’s latest spy drama.
The channel’s much-anticipated thriller premiered this evening (April 27), starring Gemma Arterton in the leading role.
The programme centres on her character, senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson, who uncovers intelligence suggesting a prominent British politician is collaborating with Russia.
Unwilling to allow such beyral to go unpunished, Kate doed everything to expose the traitor. The opening episode offered audiences an initial look at Kate’s domestic life, beginning with scenes at her family home.
The morning appeared typically hectic as her children prepared for school while her husband Stuart, a political adviser to the Home Secretary, readied himself for work.
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Kate subsequently left her ordinary life behind to immerse herself in her demanding role, travelling to Malta to meet asset Lena. She proved crucial to the operation, working in close proximity to their target as the family’s nanny, reports the Mirror.
Lena faced a critical task when Kate instructed her to covertly place a surveillance device inside Igor Borodin’s villa – he being the head of Russian intelligence.
Once the device was operational, Kate overhears an explosive conversation that changes everyone – a British politician has cancer and is preparing to step down.
Despite all the drama going on, viewers were unimpressed, with many claiming to “switch off” just minutes into the opening episode.
One viewer commented: “This is losing me in 10 mins. Does it get better? I’m bored. #SecretService.” Another remarked: “Hmmmm….Not feeling it so far #SecretService.”
A third complained: “This is a bit dull #SecretService.” One confused viewer stated: “I already don’t understand what’s going on #SecretService.” Another concurred: “20 mins in and still no clue what the hell is going on.” One admitted: “I have given up, and turned it off #SecretService.”
However several viewers appeared to be enjoying the programme. One posted: “Interesting. Love spy drama #SecretService.”
Another shared: “Binging #secretservice on ITV. Not bad so far. On Episode 3.”
Secret Service is available to stream on ITVX now
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