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Not Heidi

(1,457 posts)
Fri Apr 19, 2024, 12:25 AM Apr 2024

Happy Valley

"At the center of the story is police sergeant Catherine Cawood, a middle-aged, tough-as-nails woman with a tragic backstory and an itch for revenge. She’s played by Sarah Lancashire who, I must say, gives one of the best performances of any actor I’ve seen on any television show in my entire life. I cannot properly express the sheer brilliance of Lancashire’s work on this show. Her range is extraordinary."

So writes Erik Kain of Forbes. I agree with him.

Sarah Lancashire became one of my favorites as I watched Last Tango in Halifax, which also showcases her skill and sincerity amid a fun and very talented cast. (Do watch this comedy/drama, which has the added bonus of Nicola Walker.)

There are only three seasons, but I know you will enjoy them.

Thanks to Erik Kain for finding the words I couldn't.

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Happy Valley (Original Post) Not Heidi Apr 2024 OP
Excellent series! Ocelot II Apr 2024 #1
I wholeheartedly agree. chowder66 Apr 2024 #2
Where is it streaming? bif Apr 2024 #3
Currently on Acorn, a British service Not Heidi Apr 2024 #4

Not Heidi

(1,457 posts)
4. Currently on Acorn, a British service
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 06:43 PM
Apr 2024

I first watched it, though, on Netflix. It's no longer there, but maybe it'll come back to Netflix.

Meantime, here's a link to Acorn's 7-day free trial. It's one of those where you have to put in your CC info, but of course you can cancel before the paid subscription ($6.99/mo) kicks in. Also, as Happy Valley has only three seasons, one week is plenty of time to watch it all.

https://signup.acorn.tv/createaccount.jsp

Sorry it took me so long to answer. Hope you get to enjoy the show.

OH -- You can also see Lancashire in Last Tango in Halifax on Netflix. Comedy/drama, highly entertaining. The characters portrayed are strikingly realistic. A great show.



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