Not just the best thing on over Christmas that was the best thing I have seen in years, utterly transfixed by that from start to finish. Part 3 began with 5 Little Indians, and the question was always going to be how would they end it? Would they go with the softer ending? or be bold and stick to the original? BBC I applaud you for having the courage to stick to the book.
The tone became noticeably darker as it went on, the atmosphere and claustrophobia were unbelievably well built. So much tension throughout, the direction was expertly done.
The little five minute party will divide opinion I'm sure, it felt a little strange but it suited the production and the characters.
Charles Dance was mesmerising, Toby Stephens and Aidan Turner brilliant, Maeve Dermody I have no doubt we will be seeing more from in the future, she was outstanding, I thought her haunting by Cyril was brilliantly played out. I must comment on Burn Gorman too, an actor I have always admired, I had no idea he was THIS good, what an absolute corker of a performance from him, he was first class.
How good was the final confrontation, chilling, upsetting, but totally captivating.
If this serial doesn't win a crop of awards there is something wrong with the powers that be.
I got the same feeling at the end of this as I did on Christmas day night, total deflation. I did not want that to end.
I can't think of a drama I've enjoyed more, superb viewing. 10/10
