Passenger viewers praise new ITV show despite confusing detail

In the latest mystery drama called "Passenger" on ITV, the character of DC Riya Ajunwa is played by Wunmi Mosaku.

What Did You Overlook?

Audience members had many compliments for the newly aired ITV series, Passenger. Nonetheless, they were perplexed about the time period in which the show took place.

The program was already promoted as the 'Northern version of Stranger Things' and the audience certainly approved, enjoying the combination of comedy, realistic Northern theatrics, and sci-fi elements.

Many people were impressed by the unique display, but some were confused by the surroundings and struggled to determine the time period in which the events were occurring.

What, How, And Why? Explained

Passenger is a science fiction enigma situated in the northern region of England. (UTV)

In a new Sunday night detective series consisting of six parts, we can expect to see a remarkable cast featuring Wunmi Mosaku, known for her role in Loki, David Threlfall of Shameless fame, Daniel Ryan from The Bay, and Barry Sloane, who previously played the villain in Hollyoaks. The show is written by Andrew Buchan, who is recognized for his work in the popular television drama Broadchurch, marking his debut as a screenwriter.

During the debut of "Passenger", a number of unusual occurrences took place in a made-up city located in the North. This included a native youth vanishing, and investigations revealed that her absence was possibly connected to the absence of a Swedish traveler who had come to the vicinity to witness the magical Tree of Good Hope.

People who watched the show expressed their admiration and excitement for it, comparing it to Happy Valley, which is a Lancashire police drama that won a Bafta award, and the popular soap Coronation Street. The viewers also drew similarities to Stranger Things, The X Files, and the American series Fargo, which are all classic science fiction shows.

Someone posted on social media site X saying, "I really liked watching the first episode of #Passenger. It was a bit weird, kind of like if Happy Valley, Stranger Things, and Fargo had a baby. I did get a bit sidetracked trying to figure out where they filmed everything, though. It all looked kind of similar, but in a good way."

Someone else exclaimed: "Wow, this is like watching a crazy version of Coronation Street in the snow! #Passenger."

Another person commented, expressing their admiration for #Passenger on ITV, noting how the show combines various genres and is full of gritty Northern elements. Overall, the comment was very positive.

Someone even compared it to the dark comedy show The League of Gentlemen, which is based in the make-believe town of Royston Vasey in Yorkshire. They said, "After watching two episodes of this show, it feels like Fargo has arrived in Royston Vasey. Why wouldn't you like it (unless you actually live there)? #Passenger"

Another person wrote: "I'm already addicted after just one episode. It's like Happy Valley mixed with American Werewolf in London. #Passenger"

"Updates On Passenger's Story?"

The performer David Threlfall, known for his role in Shameless, is the lead in the show Passenger airing on ITV.

The audience was also searching for hints about the time period in which the series took place, given the contrasting vintage 80s automobiles and contemporary smartphones.

Someone inquired: "The #Passenger movie was fantastic. It totally reminded me of Stranger Things. However, I am a bit perplexed about the era it takes place in. Can you tell me when does the story occur? Also, I'm curious why the police car appeared to be an outdated Metro model?"

Someone else commented, "I really like the movie #Passenger. I'm very curious why the props, like the iron and cars, are all from the 80s while the phones and technology used in the game are modern. It's crazy! I'm sure there's a reason for it. I'm really enjoying the movie."

One more individual shared a comment on social media about the show "Passenger" on ITV. They questioned why the show featured old cars, specifically referencing the Mini Metro police car. They also speculated about the time period the show was set in, noting that it couldn't be the 90s since the characters used mobile phones. The comment included the hashtag #odd.

However, someone else expressed: "The story takes place in 2023. At the moment when they mentioned that the man was going to be released from jail, his parole records showed that he was arrested in 2018 and had already served a sentence of five years. I had to stop and examine the sheet carefully to understand it."

Passengers will air on ITV1 at 9 pm on Monday, March 25th, and viewers can catch all episodes by streaming on ITVX.

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