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Season 1 – The Singapore Grip

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Following the wealthy British family of Walter Blackett, a rubber merchant living in Singapore at the time of the Japanese invasion.

Critics Reviews

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Ed Cumming Independent (UK) 09/14/2020
2/5
Glossy as they are, the sets and costumes and extras and CGI Japanese bombers can't add much to this uneasy picture. Go to Full Review Jonathan Roberts The New Paper (Singapore) 11/18/2020
2/5
When (most of) the clownishness stops midway through, it makes the earlier stuff feel like time wasted and the entire series a wasted opportunity. Go to Full Review Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) 09/24/2020
This adaptation of JG Farrell's novel just doesn't work. Go to Full Review Camilla Long Sunday Times (UK) 09/24/2020
Nearly every character was piteously miscast. Go to Full Review Saskia Baron The Arts Desk 09/14/2020
1/5
Instead of playing it straight, the cast in Christopher Hampton's adaptation play their roles as broad caricatures. It's all a bit stale, right down to the casting. Go to Full Review Malcolm Hopwood The Post NZ 08/24/2020
In the first absorbing episode, we meet this remnant of the British Raj, knowing that life, as they know it, is about to get scary. It's worth the look. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Charles Dance

Mr Webb

David Morrissey

Walter Blackett

Colm Meaney

Major Brendan Archer

Luke Treadaway

Matthew Webb

Elizabeth Tan

Vera Chiang

Lilo Baier

Kate Blackett

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 1, 2020 Singapore for Beginners A new group of arrivals rocks the Blackett's seemingly untouched world of colonial privilege. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 1, 2020 The Great World The Blacketts encounter obstructions to their scheming; Matthew attempts to adjust to a new life in Singapore. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 1, 2020 Engagement The Blacketts decide to intensify their campaign; Dupigny experiences a narrow escape; Matthew makes a big decision. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 1, 2020 As Japan's grip on the continent continues to tighten, Matthew learns the true nature of life in Malaya. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 1, 2020 The Human Condition Walter is given a surprising opportunity as Matthew determines to save Vera from the chaos taking root. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 1, 2020 Survival Instinct With time running out in Singapore, Walter struggles to face the grim reality and Matthew is on a mission to save the woman he loves. Details

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Season Info

Director
Tom Vaughan
Executive Producer
Christopher Hampton, Karen Thrussell
Screenwriter
Christopher Hampton
Network
ITV
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 1, 2020