‘Ugly, snotty tears’ sob The Responder viewers as ‘flawless’ BBC drama comes to an emotional end
THE Responder fans were left bawling over ‘perfect’ scenes in ‘the heartfelt season finale’ which aired last night.
Martin Freeman's drama thriller has become a hit with viewers since it first landed on screens back in 2022.
Based on the real experiences of former policeman Tony Schumacher as a bobby on the beat, The Responder tells the story of morally compromised cop Chris Carson navigating the harsh reality of working nights in Liverpool city centre.
Following a successful first series, the Beeb renewed a second season, which premiered last month.
The final episode reached a thrilling climax as fans witnessed Chris, played by Martin, attempting to rebuild his personal life while avoiding the villainous Franny Sutton.
It also marked the final appearance of Bernard Hill, who played Chris' father Tom.
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The second series premiered just hours after Bernard's death at the age of 79 was confirmed last month.
As the scenes unfolded, fans took to social media and sang the show's praises, with many admitting to being reduced to tears.
Taking to X, one user wrote: “UGLY, SNOTTY TEARS. Josh Finan and Emily Fairn.”
“Anyone else crying at the ending or just me? #TheResponder”, another added.
A third viewer penned: “#TheResponder was simply a magnificent television drama. Flawless #bbctv.”
A fourth fan chimed: “Much respect to Martin Freeman. I've been glued to #TheResponder every week, and the heartfelt season finale was perfect.”
A synopsis for season two of The Responder reads: "[Carson] is trying to be a better police officer, a better man, and most importantly, a better father to his daughter Tilly.
"All whilst still dealing with the relentless trauma of being a night response officer. Chris wants a day job. Chris needs a day job. But is he prepared to risk everything to get one?"
Even though the season finale has just aired, Martin and Tony have recently teased fans about whether they'd be up to making another season of the hit BBC show.
"In my mind, I'm just enjoying that this is going out. I would need a little sit down after this to enjoy it and give it time to bed in”, Martin told .
Show creator Tony agreed and joked, "When we find a really good therapist, we're going to sit down and talk about it. Until then, I don't know yet."
He added: "We've got a little caravan in Rhyl, so we're going to go there with me and Martin and have a little week away."
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Martin, who has won acclaim for portraying the disturbed first response officer Chris, teased: "We're going to write a show about wrestling."
Seasons one and two of The Responder can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
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