Platform 7 (2023)
7/10
Not the best, but far from the worst I've seen
19 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I binge watched all four episodes this evening - the fact I could stick with it to the conclusion suggests it is certainly watchable, ignoring the rather obvious woke sub-agenda that seems the norm in many dramas now.

The storyline isn't bad, a bit predictable at times, as was the ending, and the acting reasonable. It could have been done in 90 minutes rather than stretched out over four episodes. Annoying irrelevances like the relationship between the manageress and policeman should have been cut. The old man who committed suicide and was revealed to have molested his daughter could have also been cut, as the main storyline was solid enough to stand on its own.

The fun really starts in the last episode as the ghost (Lisa) gets up to all sorts of mischief to enact her revenge on her former boyfriend. Shame that part couldn't have been expanded more as, in an otherwise deadly serious script, it was the only hint of humour.

Always good to see use being made of heritage railways (Keighley & Worth Valley) too - as the additional finances will help them to continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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