‘Sarah Lancashire is a GODDESS!’ Happy Valley fans hail BBC’s ‘sensational’ drama, while critics hail the final series premiere as ‘flawless’ after a seven-year hiatus.
- The multi-BAFTA award-winning series, in which actress Sarah Lancashire reprized her role as Sergeant Catherine Cawood, premiered on New Year’s Day.
- After the first episode aired, viewers and critics alike praised ‘goddess’ Sarah, as well as her co-star James Norton and writer Sally Wainwright.
- He saw Sarah’s character discover the remains of a gangland murder victim in a drained reservoir.
- This set off a chain of events that goes back to his old nemesis and the father of his grandson Ryan, played by Rhys Connah.
Happy Valley fans praised the BBC’s ‘sensational’ crime drama as it returned for its third and final series on New Year’s Day, after a seven-year hiatus.
The multi-BAFTA-winning third and final series, in which actress Sarah Lancashire reprized her role as Sergeant Catherine Cawood, premiered on Sunday night.
After the first episode aired, viewers and critics alike praised ‘goddess’ Sarah, as well as her co-star James Norton and writer Sally Wainwright.
‘Sarah Lancashire is a GODDESS!’ Happy Valley fans praised the BBC’s ‘sensational’ crime drama when it returned for its third and final series on New Year’s Day, after a seven-year hiatus.
The GuardianThe five-star review said, “From her impeccable acting talent to a writer who captures the female experience like no one else, the final series of this drama is as excellent as ever.”
In The TelegraphIn her five-star review, critic Anita Singh said, “It doesn’t get much better than this in TV drama.”
Despite four stars in the independentit was dubbed “one of the best sagas on British television”, while Christopher Stevens of the Daily Mail praised James’ “superbly menacing” performance as villain Tommy Lee Royce.
On Twitter, one fan wrote: ‘Happy Valley is just brilliant TV isn’t it? The writing, the casting, the acting, it’s just phenomenal. TV drama at its finest.
Talented: After the first episode aired, viewers and critics alike praised ‘goddess’ Sarah, as well as co-star James Norton (pictured) and writer Sally Wainwright.
Another added: ‘Happy Valley. Do I need to say anything about it that isn’t absolutely fantastic? I can’t wait for next week! Stunning sets, fabulous writing, and the best actors, what more could you ask for?
A third wrote: ‘Everyone involved with #HappyValley… dropped these. I mean, what a way to start 2023. Sensational. Sally Wainwright is just phenomenal. The performances are outstanding. Excited for the rest of the series.
Chipping in, a fourth said: ‘There are no words to describe how good the first episode of #HappyValley is and how brilliant #SarahLancashire is in it – both have set the bar for best drama and best actor of 2023 at almost level. impregnable.
A fifth and sixth said: ‘Happy Valley never fails to deliver great Sarah Lancashire is great writing and a sublime cast’, and ‘#HappyValley WOW just WOW. They are ordered on Sundays for the next few weeks. A brilliant way to start 2023!’
A seventh wrote: “Man I need the rest of Happy Valley now.”
Another wrote: ‘WOW! That’s the best thing to have been on TV over the Christmas period by a country mile! Absolutely brilliant! Earring! Brilliantly written and acted!! I don’t want it to end… ever!! #Happy Valley.’
At the conclusion, another fan said: ‘Sarah Lancashire is a goddess. Sally Wainwright is a genius. Happy Valley is the best. #Happy Valley.’
Impressed: One fan wrote: ‘Happy Valley is just brilliant TV isn’t it? The writing, the casting, the acting, it’s just phenomenal. TV drama at its best’
A host of familiar faces joined the series finale, including Game of Thrones star Mark Stanley and former Coronation Street actress Mollie Winnard, who play a married couple.
The pair star in a subplot about domestic violence as Stanley plays physical education teacher Rob Hepworth, who padlocks the refrigerator and beats up his wife Joanna, who is addicted to diazepam.
In the first episode of the series, Sarah’s character discovered the remains of a gangland murder victim in a drained morgue, setting off a chain of events that traces back to her old nemesis and the father of her grandson Ryan, played by Rhys Connah.
Sensational: The multiple BAFTA-winning third and final season sees Sarah (pictured with Mark Stanley playing Rob Hepworth) reprising her role as Sergeant Catherine Cawood.