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FINDING Alice viewers have been left 'laughing and crying at the same time' by its confusing twist - and they all have one question.

The ITV drama follows the titular Alice (Keeley Hawes) as she struggles to come to terms with the sudden death of her beloved husband, Harry.

Finding Alice viewers have been left confused as to whether the series is a comedy or a drama
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Finding Alice viewers have been left confused as to whether the series is a comedy or a drama Credit: RED PRODUCTIONS/ITV

Making matters worse, as she continues to settle into her new home, Alice uncovers an unsettling secret Harry had desperately tried to hide.

His dark trail of debt, suspicion and criminality leaves her blindsided.

While the plot brings plenty of drama to the screen and deals with the subject of grief, there are moments in the script that bring some light relief and laughter for viewers.

However, the fact that they are crying at Alice's grieving and despair one minute, then laughing at things like her being unable to find her own fridge in the new smart house Harry had built for the family has left many viewers confused.

Keeley Hawes plays Alice, who is left reeling by the sudden death of her husband Harry
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Keeley Hawes plays Alice, who is left reeling by the sudden death of her husband Harry Credit: ITV
Despite dealing with the subject matter of grief, there are lighter moments that have made viewers laugh
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Despite dealing with the subject matter of grief, there are lighter moments that have made viewers laugh Credit: RED PRODUCTIONS/ITV

Taking to Twitter, many questioned what genre the show was supposed to be, with one writing: "Can't make out if this is a drama or a comedy? I'm confused #FindingAlice."

Another added: "Anybody else confused watching #FindingAlice?? Can't work out if they've tried to make it a comedy or what."

A third agreed, writing: ";"Finding Alice is just plain odd, seemingly flip-flopping between gallows humour and serious drama."

Others were delighted the series wasn't all doom and gloom, with one writing: "#FindingAlice is such a gem! So sad and emotional but layered with sarcasm and humour which makes it less heavy but still profound."

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However, that has left some viewers confused about what the show is supposed to be
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However, that has left some viewers confused about what the show is supposed to be Credit: ITV

They weren't alone with their view, with another fan of the show tweeting: "What I can say about #FindingAlice so far is that, you can't put it into a box and I love this. The series feels real.

"It shows the ups & downs of grief, the weirdness & everything in between."

A third added: "#FindingAlice was chaotically wonderful. I cried, laughed, screamed and hugged my pillow and at one stage I think I did all of them at once."

Finding Alice continues tonight at 9pm on ITV, with all episodes available on ITV Hub.

Finding Alice's Keeley Hawes sobs as she struggles with the loss of her husband
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