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An ordinary man who works as an emergency call handler for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow receives a desperate call from a woman who seems to know him.An ordinary man who works as an emergency call handler for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow receives a desperate call from a woman who seems to know him.An ordinary man who works as an emergency call handler for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow receives a desperate call from a woman who seems to know him.
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When Gabe was taking the rear number plate off the van, there was a car behind it, but when there was a camera shot from behind, it was gone. Then it was back.
He was in the locker room and received a text saying there was a bloke there to see him and wasn't going to leave until he does. Then Gabe drives the van in the next scene with the bag of money.
He was in the locker room and received a text saying there was a bloke there to see him and wasn't going to leave until he does. Then Gabe drives the van in the next scene with the bag of money.
Ambulance call handler Gabe receives a call from a young woman who claims to have killed someone, in a bizarre twist, she recognises Gabe.
Gabe will have you stressed, everything he did made me feel a little anxious, a little twitchy, you really could feel the character's elevated stress levels.
Iain De Caestecker is the standout, he plays the part of Gabe incredibly well, great performance, all I can say is that I hope they supplied him with running trainers, as the guy spends a good amount of time dashing around. He plays the part with absolute sincerity, and doesn't pretend to play the hard man, it's refreshing.
I find it impossible to agree with most of the reviews here, I thoroughly enjoyed this three part series, it was imaginative, different, and for me it was really easy to follow.
Several twists and turns, the final episode offers up so much, it's very satisfying.
Some amazing visuals, particularly in the final episode, they really did make full use of the beautiful scenery.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed it, 8/10.
Gabe will have you stressed, everything he did made me feel a little anxious, a little twitchy, you really could feel the character's elevated stress levels.
Iain De Caestecker is the standout, he plays the part of Gabe incredibly well, great performance, all I can say is that I hope they supplied him with running trainers, as the guy spends a good amount of time dashing around. He plays the part with absolute sincerity, and doesn't pretend to play the hard man, it's refreshing.
I find it impossible to agree with most of the reviews here, I thoroughly enjoyed this three part series, it was imaginative, different, and for me it was really easy to follow.
Several twists and turns, the final episode offers up so much, it's very satisfying.
Some amazing visuals, particularly in the final episode, they really did make full use of the beautiful scenery.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed it, 8/10.
Taking the stretching of disbelief to the limit and then stretching it some more. A total waste of Joanna Vanderham. Poor Gabriel a rabbit in the headlights who we are led to believe somehow saves the day.
Glasgow based thriller. An emergency call handler takes a call confessing to a murder, from a girl who then recognises his voice. So begins a frantic journey as the story unfolds, mingled with his backstory.
It started well but it's a bit far-fetched and implausible. It has some good tense moments.
This is better than some whilst not brilliant. Would I recommend? Maybe, but I wouldn't want to watch it again.
It started well but it's a bit far-fetched and implausible. It has some good tense moments.
This is better than some whilst not brilliant. Would I recommend? Maybe, but I wouldn't want to watch it again.
This has an interesting premise and starts well. But, as so often, a good premise is not enough. There are far too many flashbacks, many or most of which could have been cut with no loss to the story. But there were three episodes to fill and I expect those repetitive scenes with the two children were quite cheap. The plot is unconvincing to put it mildly. It is one of those where a leading character continually fails to do an obvious action, thus prolonging the story to fill its allotted hours. I can't say more without introducing spoilers. And what about the control room? Isn't the ambulance service very busy? Erm, not in this case. The working hours seem extremely flexible, too. The one saving grace of the show is the acting of Iain de Caestecker. He does a good job as a well-meaning man going through extreme stress.
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- TriviaThe ambulance uniform crest worn by the actors are topped with blue backed crowns, the same as the crown insignia worn by Police Scotland and Metropolitan Police Seevice superintendents and chief officers, unique amongst the UK Police Services. The Scottish Ambulance Service crest and uniform epaulettes have red backed crowns the same as all other police services.
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