Crossfire viewers ‘traumatised’ by gripping new BBC drama as they praise Keeley Hawes’ acting
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Viewers of the new BBC drama Crossfire have labeled the new BBC drama ‘insensitive’, claiming they were ‘traumatized’ from the shooting of massacre scenes.
The first episode aired Tuesday, starring Keeley Hawkes in the drama, which tells the story of a tourist whose life is turned upside down when gunmen open fire.
But the fictional three-part series, which was written by Louise Doughty, has been criticized as “insensitive” to broadcasting a shooting massacre scene.
‘Insensitive’: Viewers of new BBC drama Crossfire have blown up the new BBC drama, claiming they were ‘traumatised’ from shooting massacre scenes (Keeley Hawes pictured as Jo)
One person said they were forced to turn off the program because they found the program too “traumatic,” while others said they would have trouble sleeping after being too shocked by the first episode.
Other viewers compared the scene to the 2015 terror attack in Tunisia, criticizing the show for being “a little too close” to the real events.
In 2015, Seifeddine Rezgui killed 38 people, including 30 British, at the Riu Imperial Marhaba hotel complex on the coast of Sousse, injuring dozens of others.
Comparing the show to the terror attack, one person tweeted, “#crossfire are the @bbc dom, it’s very similar to the Turkish hotel massacre by Isis, so the #bbc was awakening old wounds.”
Dramatic: One person said they were forced to switch off because they found the show too “traumatic”, while others said they would have trouble sleeping after being shocked by the episode
Another said: ‘I loathe the BBC. Crossfire is a little too close to what happened in Tunisia.’
And a third added: “I just had to turn off the new drama Crossfire. It’s way too traumatic for me.’
Another wrote: ‘Just watched bbc’s #crossfire. It has some similarities with what happened in Tunisia. I hope it isn’t too shocking for those affected by the attacks.”
A fifth commented: ‘Just watched New #BBC Drama #Crossfire and can’t help but find it a bit insensitive to dramatize those who lost their lives in Tunisia Beach shootings, especially .’
While a sixth wrote: ‘Copycat version of Isis shooting in Tunisia WTF. #Crossfire’
Criticism: But the fictional three-part series, which was written by Louise Doughty, has been criticized as “insensitive” to airing a shooting massacre scene
Another said: ‘Mother of God I just had to turn off the new drama #crossfire on BBC1 – way too traumatic for me.’
Actress Keeley Hawes, 46, leads the cast as ex-cop Jo, with her character grabbing a gun to fight a vile criminal gang trying to terrorize a resort town.
Set in a luxury resort in the Canary Islands, Crossfire follows the story of Jo, who is on a dream vacation with her family and friends when gunfire rings over the complex.
Gunmen, bent on revenge, turn the slice of paradise into a terrifying, heart-wrenching hell.
New part: It comes after Keeley said she’s delighted to be taking on the role of a protective former police officer in the new BBC drama Crossfire (pictured this month)
Crossfire, a story of survival and resilience, is a heart-pounding thriller on the edge of your seat.
With the unsuspecting vacationers and hotel staff forced to make split-second monumental life-or-death decisions, the consequences will linger long after the final shots are fired.
Crossfire also stars Josette, Anneika Rose, Lee Ingleby, Daniel Ryan, Vikash Bhai, Hugo Silva, Alba Brune, Shalisha James-Davis and Ariyon Bakare.
It comes after Keeley said she’s thrilled to be taking on the role of a protective former police officer in Crossfire, with the star saying it’s time for action roles on television to get a stir.
The screen star, who has previously appeared in Bodyguard and Line of Duty, among others, insists there should be more women in the lead roles in gripping action dramas, with the star shocked that it is still a “novelty” today.
According to The sunshe said, “I’ve been asked, ‘How is this different from other action-based pieces you’ve made?”
“Well, it’s the only one where I haven’t been passive. It’s quite a big thing.
“Bodyguard is an action thriller, but I wasn’t part of that action. That was very exciting and very telling about how it went.
“It shouldn’t be a novelty to have a 46-year-old woman play this role, but it is. Hopefully that will change.’
Crossfire continues on BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday.
Keeley said, “It shouldn’t be a novelty to have a 46-year-old woman play this role, but it is. Hopefully that changes” (pictured at the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles this month)