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Awesome new three-part drama miniseries.
The Driver
I watched the first part last night. Magnificently acted by all - David Morrissey I always love but a lot of his stuff recently has been larger than life (e.g The Governor on WD). Though he is great at being a villain, he's at his best as an ordinary man in a serious drama. Also, Colm Meaney - quietly terrifying as a crime leader. Gentle and friendly, with a line in philosphy - we never see him issue a threat yet we are left in no doubt that he is a dangerous bastard.
Morrisey plays a cab driver, who hates his job, is depressed but not depressed enogh forthe doctor to prescribe him drugs - in a marriage that is not loveless but is stale, and a teenage daughter. HIs best friend from childhood comes out of prison from a 6 year stretch for armed robbery and pretty soon has hooked him up with his criminal colleagues who offer him a job as a driver :
Superb drama. Well written, beautifully acted and the descent is utterly believable
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