Trigger Point viewers have branded last night’s finale ‘predictable’, ‘rushed’ and ‘ very disappointing’.
Fans of the ITV drama took to Twitter to claim that the person behind the bomb attacks throughout the series, whose identify was revealed during the ending, has been ‘obvious’ from the start.
It comes after the six-part crime thriller was renewed for a second series. Vicky McClure will reprise her role as bomb disposal operative ‘Expo’, Lana Washington, for the Metropolitan Police Bomb Disposal Squad in the new episodes.
In last night’s episode, it was revealed the person behind the bomb attacks was Lana’s love interest Karl, played by Warren Brown.
One person wrote on Twitter: ‘What a let down Trigger Point was. I guessed it was him in Episode 2! Series could have been done in 4 episodes easy!’
Trigger Point viewers have branded last night’s finale ‘predictable’, ‘rushed’ and ‘ very disappointing’. Pictured, Vicky McClure as Lana Washington
In last night’s episode, it was revealed the person behind the bomb attacks was Lana’s love interest Karl (pictured), played by Warren Brown
Another said: ‘Anyone else completely underwhelmed by Trigger Point? There were some good parts, but I’m sad that I feel disappointed because I like Vicky McClure.’
A third added: ‘I enjoyed Trigger Point but it was all rather too obvious. Clearly wasn’t John behind it all and also pretty obvious it was Karl from the start… hardly any drama in last night’s finale sadly.’
However, it wasn’t all negative reaction, with one viewer insisting online: ‘Trigger Point was brilliant. Vicky McClure, what an actress.’
Another wrote: ‘Loved ITV’s Trigger Point with Vicky McClure. Looking forward to the next series, great Sunday night TV.’
McClure played front line officer Lana Washington, who is an experienced bomb disposal operative, known as an ‘Expo’.
Fans of the ITV drama took to Twitter to claim that the person behind the bomb attacks throughout the series, whose identify was revealed during the ending, has been ‘obvious’ from the start
Adrian Lester played Joel Nutkins, who worked alongside her. Both ex-military, the pair are close, having served together in Afghanistan.
When a terrorist campaign threatened the capital over the summer, the Expos were at the forefront of urgent efforts to find out who was behind the bombings before fatalities escalated
In the last episode, the mastermind behind the terrorist campaign, The Crusaders, is revealed as Karl.
Towards the end of the programme, Karl revealed that he was wearing a bomber vest when at a by-election.
He explained how he intended to take revenge on an MP, who he claimed had covered up a number of British soldiers’ deaths.
However, it wasn’t all negative reaction, with one viewer insisting online: ‘Trigger Point was brilliant. Vicky McClure, what an actress.’
Fortunately, Lana managed to diffuse the bomb after Karl was shot down by a police officer.
The series centres on the Expo officers who risk their lives daily on ‘the long walk’ towards danger.
Trigger Point was written by screenwriting newcomer Daniel Brierley and produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television.
Ahead of the series finale on Sunday, Jed – the mastermind behind BBC’s Line Of Duty – took to Twitter to thank avid viewers for tuning in, along with a teaser clip.
Fans flooded the reply section to heap praise onto not only the show, but Vicky’s performance and Jed’s talent.
Rave reviews: Fans flooded Twitter to heap praise onto not only the show, but Vicky’s performance and Jed Mercurio’s producing talent
‘Thank you for a super series again Jed. Don’t want it to end. Been great,’ one review read.
Someone else penned: ‘I’ve watched @vicky_mcclure through the This Is England series, Line Of Duty and now Trigger Point. I swear she’d make watching paint dry dramatic. What a talent.’
Another chimed: ‘This has/is THE best drama for years’.
To date, nearly 11 million viewers have watched the first episode and the series is currently averaging 9.24 million viewers for episodes 1-4, as the audience enjoy the series on ITV, ITV Hub and BritBox.
Success: The series centres on the Expo officers who risk their lives daily on ‘the long walk’ towards danger and has been lauded by viewers
Stats: To date, nearly 11 million viewers have watched the first episode and the series is currently averaging 9.24 million viewers for episodes 1-4
Of the second series announcement, Jed said: ‘Everyone at HTM Television is thrilled by the success of Trigger Point. Thanks to all our brilliant cast and crew and especially to the viewers who watched in such large numbers.
‘We’ve received unswerving support from ITV throughout the production and we are delighted to have been commissioned for a second series.’
Meanwhile scriptwriter Daniel added: ‘I’m honoured and excited to be given the chance to continue Lana’s story.
‘I feel there’s many more twists and turns in her future. It’s been thrilling to see how the public have responded to our show and I can’t wait to see what they will make of the next instalment!’
Trigger Point is available to view on ITV Hub and BritBox.
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