Just watched the first episode of Our Girl (2013) starring Eastenders fave Lacey Turner.
I bought it on a whim when the BBC shop was closing down for £1 and it only came to my attention when this new series began last week.
Turner plays an army medic in Afghanistan and this first episode probably plays out like you'd expect it to. New girl comes in for stick from fellow soldiers but ends up saving a life in battle and gaining respect come the end of the episode. Even though it played out slightly predictable it still proved vastly entertaining and hopefully the rest of the series will dig a little deeper into the lives of British soldiers on the front line.
It's nicely acted, Turner is vulnerable yet believable but the rest of the squad are a little one dimensional as of now, however it's great to see former Misfit Iwan Rheon in another role as the only developed character along with Turner's captain (Ben Aldridge).
Looking forward to part 2 tomorrow (actually this) evening.
Incidentally with a new series currently airing, albeit with another actress in the lead role, the dvd i paid £1 for is now at full price. |