Channel 5’s new thriller, The Evening Caller, debuted on Sunday evening and viewers have given their verdict on social media.
The four-part collection, which airs over 4 nights, follows lonely cab driver Tony, who develops an unhealthy obsession with a late-night radio DJ.
Within the first episode, viewers are launched to Tony, performed by Robert Glenister, who works evening shifts after being dismissed from his instructing job. One evening, Tony decides to ring late-night DJ Lawrence’s (Sean Pertwee) radio present and instantly will get by way of. Tony confides in Lawrence, who empathises with the cab driver about his troubles.
As Tony begins to imagine the pair have shaped a bond, his calls to the radio present grow to be extra frequent.
© Channel 5 Tv / Story Movies / Szymon LazewskiTaking to X, viewers praised the compelling first episode, with one individual writing: “Effectively I loved it, it is setting it up for a very good few nights of suspense,” whereas one other was eager to look at the second instalment: “BRILLIANT! Episode 2 now!!!”
A 3rd viewer penned: “Channel 5’s The Evening Caller nice present, got here throughout it accidentally however protected to say I am engrossed now,” whereas one other hailed the cinematography as “superb”.
Praising the performances of the 2 leads Robert and Sean, one individual penned: “Sensible stuff from Robert Glenister and Sean Pertwee in tonight’s #TheNightCaller premiere. I am unable to wait to see what’s arising,” whereas one other agreed, including: “Robert Glenister and Sean Pertwee are doing a cracking job in #TheNightCaller.”
© Channel 5 Tv / Story Movies / DaraghMcDonaghphotography.coForward of the present’s premiere, Robert inspired viewers to look at past episode one, saying the collection begins as a thriller however “turns into one thing much more concerned”.
Talking about what drew him to the position, the Sherwood actor mentioned: “It was a bit daunting as a job as a result of Tony is in each scene! However I additionally like the truth that the collection begins as a thriller, after which turns into one thing much more concerned, much more sophisticated and human.
© Channel 5 Tv / Story Movies / Szymon Lazewski“If the viewers decides about what the present is by the top of episode one they need to maintain watching, as a result of the probabilities are the collection will not be what they suppose it’s,” he added.
For these nonetheless to meet up with the primary episode, the present follows taxi driver Tony, who after shedding his job and the breakdown of his marriage, lives an more and more remoted life, with cafe employee Rosa and late-night radio DJ Lawrence his solely lifelines.
© Channel 5 Tv / Story Movies / Szymon LazewskiThe synopsis continues: “One evening Tony plucks up the braveness and rings NightTalk to talk to Lawrence, and shortly turns into a ‘buddy of the present’. For the primary time in years, he feels listened to. However as time passes his creating bond with the late-night DJ begins to show into an unhealthy obsession as he begins deciphering Lawrence’s ‘ worldview’ in harmful ways in which have devastating impacts on Tony’s life.
“One evening, by probability, Lawrence will get into Tony’s cab. The preliminary pleasure at assembly takes a flip when Tony realises this DJ is not the person he purports to be. Lawrence is a faux and Tony feels betrayed.”
The Evening Caller continues on Monday 8 July at 9pm on Channel 5.
