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BBC's Crossfire: Viewers saying same thing about new Keeley Hawes thriller

What did you think of episode one?

TV and film writer
September 21, 2022

BBC One's new thriller, Crossfire, made its highly-anticipated debut on Tuesday night and viewers are all saying the same thing about the drama. 

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Keeley Hawes leads the cast as Jo, a mum on holiday with her family and friends whose world is turned upside down when gunmen seeking revenge break into the hotel she's staying at. 

WATCH: Did you enjoy episode one?

Viewers who tuned into the opening episode have taken to Twitter to praise the gripping series, with many finding it a tense watch. 

One person wrote: "Loved episode one of #Crossfire tonight - gripping drama with tension building around the events and personal situations!! #KeeleyHawes is incredible as always as Jo. Can't wait for the next episodes!!" while another added: "#Crossfire was fantastic! Proper edge of your seat TV."

A third commented: "Well #Crossfire was just brilliant. Very tense and can't wait to see the rest. Brilliant cast as well," while another agreed, saying: "That was TENSE. I don't know what I expected from #Crossfire exactly but it wasn't that! Wow."

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Other viewers felt compelled to binge-watch the remaining two episodes, which are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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Viewers praised the gripping drama

One person tweeted: "Just watched, and thoroughly enjoyed, all three episodes. Particularly enjoyed Hawes' narrative which offered reflections throughout. Acting, characterisation, plot plus beautiful photography. Top-notch drama," while another added: "Well that was tense!! Exceptional piece of drama. Binge watch it if you can #Crossfire."

A third commented: "Watching #crossfire behind my cushion. Episode two and I can't turn it off! Amazing @leeingleby @_DanielRyan. Keeley Hawes really can do no wrong!"

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Viewers applauded Keeley's performance

Many also singled out Keeley for her captivating portrayal of Jo. One person wrote: "20 mins in and can I just say #KeeleyHawes is absolutely magnificent as usual," while another added: "#keeleyhawes Gotta love every drama she's in, she is such a good actress."

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