February 10th 2025.
The highly anticipated new BBC drama, Virdee, has taken viewers by storm, but not without its fair share of criticism. Following the premiere of the detective thriller series, fans were quick to voice their concerns about one particular aspect of the show.
Set in the gritty underworld of Bradford, the series centers around detective Harry Virdee as he investigates the murder of a young drug dealer. As he delves deeper into the case, he enlists the help of his brother-in-law, a notorious drug kingpin, leading to a tangled web of deceit and moral dilemmas.
While many were eager to tune into the premiere, some viewers struggled to adjust to the camera angles, which were described as "choppy" and even "nauseating" by some. Twitter user @PeanutLC86 wrote, "I still feel sick from the camera work it was so jumpy I could actually be sick! #virdee."
Others, such as @Mad87Dog and @Lou__007, also expressed their discomfort with the visuals, with the latter even stating, "What's with the dodgy camera angles on #Virdee it's making me want to vomit...���"
Despite these criticisms, many still found the show to be an exciting watch overall. Twitter user @johnmfitzp praised the series, writing, "Thoroughly enjoyed #Virdee on @BBCOne. A tough & entertaining crime drama about a troubled Sikh cop. Set in Bradford. Brilliantly filmed, superbly acted & cracking storylines. Loved it."
Lead actor Staz Nair, who has previously appeared in popular shows like Game of Thrones, has received much praise for his portrayal of Detective Virdee. Though this is his first major leading TV role, Nair is no stranger to the spotlight, having also been a contestant on The X Factor over a decade ago.
In 2012, Nair joined the boy group Times Red on The X Factor, where they made it through to the judges' houses round but ultimately did not progress to the live shows. The band released their first single, "Just No Good for Me," the following year.
Now, as Nair takes on the challenging role of Detective Virdee, he admits to feeling the pressure of living up to expectations. In an interview with The Telegraph, he shared, "There's no hiding place. Like a lot of actors, a lot of people, I suffer from imposter syndrome: this idea that I'm going to get found out or not be good enough. It's up to me to try and pull it off."
Despite the initial backlash about the camera work, Virdee has received plenty of praise for its gripping storyline and impressive performances. So, for those who haven't yet seen it, the series is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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