Coma divides Channel 5 viewers despite positive reviews
The cast of Coma includes David Bradley, Claire Skinner, Jonas Armstrong, and Jason Watkins, and it is being shown on Channel 5.
The show Coma debuted on Channel 5 last Monday, March 18th, and the opinions of its writing were mixed among viewers. Despite positive assessments for its plot and acting, some were not impressed.
The TV show tells the story of Simon (portrayed by Jason Watkins), a calm and gentle man who catches the attention of a gang of young individuals led by Jordan (played by Joe Barber). Tired of enduring their harassment, Simon eventually decides to confront Jordan, and a snap judgment he makes leads to a frightening outcome.
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Reviewers showered compliments on the TV series, giving special recognition to Watkins for his impressive portrayal of the lead character. Some people have pointed out that even though Channel 5 programs are not on par with those from the likes of Netflix and BBC, it doesn't necessarily suggest that they are of lower quality.
Anita Singh, the critic from Telegraph, stated that Channel 5 dramas are given a lot of leeway by her because they are created with a small fraction of the budget compared to those of BBC or Netflix productions. Due to cost constraints, this particular drama was presumably not filmed in the UK, and they don't possess any pretentious behaviors.
In the TV program Coma on Channel 5, Joe Barber played the role of Jordan, while Jason Watkins played Simon. In the show, Simon's life is altered drastically due to a quick choice made in a matter of seconds.
These are straightforward and honest suspenseful movies that don't try to be anything more than what they are. It's better to not get too caught up in the specific details, like whether a hit to the head results in a heart attack or if the actors are too old to portray young gang members.
The commentator included that although the ending of the program might stray into the realm of "absurd," it's worthwhile checking it out solely for the splendid act given by Watkins.
The Guardian bestowed four stars upon the series, and reviewer Lucy Mangan praised Watkins' performance, commending his ability to effectively convey the profound and authentic fear that his character experiences as the situation spirals out of control.
Mangan expressed admiration for the show's high level of excitement, stating: "If you have the ability to sit through the entire first episode of this series without taking a break, I hold you in high esteem. I found myself repeatedly pausing to inhale deeply into a paper bag. In fact, come the second episode, I was so overwhelmed that I took refuge behind the sofa."
Critics have commended Jason Watkins for his portrayal in Coma on Channel 5.
In the blog section, it was mentioned that Isobel Lewis, a critic, also rated the series with four stars. In her review, she commended Watkins, who is experienced in suspenseful shows like this, for his performances. Lewis described Watkins as the foundation that held Coma steady. His performance was exceptional as it seemed normal despite portraying a character with conflicting emotions. This proves Watkins possesses remarkable talent.
Although there were some good reviews, social media users had differing opinions about the series. While some praised the initial episode, others criticized the writing standard.
Someone expressed their thoughts by asking if #coma and #loverat were created by an artificial intelligence program that didn't pass its exams and somehow managed to get a job as a script writer for Channel 5.
The series caused disagreement among viewers, with a few denouncing its script and others praising Jason Watkins' depiction of Simon. (Channel 5)
Someone commented on the writing of the show, and they were not impressed. They talked about how Channel 5 could afford great actors like Jason Watkins and Claire Skinner, and questioned why they couldn't spend some money on a better script.
Someone else commented that they found the show called #Coma on channel 5 to be quite humorous, as #JasonWatkins' character is going about his business with an air of guiltiness apparent in both his actions and appearance. It's almost as if he had the word "guilty" emblazoned across his forehead. Meanwhile, the father of the boy on the show is nothing short of hilarious. Watkins has really established himself as the top choice for roles in suspenseful dramas.
A person who watched the show expressed their opinion straightforwardly, saying that it's like any other drama on Channel 5 - which are usually awful. Despite this, they admitted to subjecting themselves to it every time, foolishly hoping that it might be decent this time.
It appears that Channel 5 has the financial resources to hire top-notch actors such as Jason Watkins and Claire Skinner. However, it begs the question as to why they cannot afford to enlist the services of a skilled scriptwriter to produce a high-quality script for their production of #Coma.
The blog post was shared by a Twitter user with the handle @firewomon on March 18, 2024.
Oh my goodness, I just saw the debut episode of #Coma on channel 5 and it was amazing! @Jason__Watkins was superb as expected ❤️ I can't wait for tomorrow night!
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People who enjoyed the show were very happy about it. One individual expressed their satisfaction, saying, "I must say, Coma on channel 5 is a delightful watch."
Someone else commented, "Wow, I just saw the initial installment of #Coma on channel 5. It was fantastic and @Jason__Watkins gave a magnificent performance as always. Can't wait for tomorrow's episode!"
One person exclaimed, "Wow! #coma is fantastic! The acting is superb and the plot is truly excellent... #ch5."
The television series Coma is currently being broadcasted on Channel 5 and consists of four episodes that are being aired every day at the same time of 9pm.
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