Time

Adding a new one, just to clarify that TIME is one season the first.
What they did with adding another season is abysmal and a shame for ruining this gem.

Terrific mini-series. Two separate stories overlapping and blending.
If this doesn't keep you out of jail nothing will.
10/10

Jimmy McGovern is unmatched in writing brilliance - shining a spotlight on prisons a world away from what the Daily Mail would have you believe they're like - he paints a damning portrayal of institutionalised corruption with astounding performances from the always brilliant Sean Bean and Stephen Graham - few actors have a better track record of appearing in *good* stuff than Graham.

by far one of the best mini-series i have seen. Nothing comes close to this superb drama, the production the outstanding acting by both of them.
This is a must see, a must!

Amazing. The actors were superb, Sean Bean and Stephen Graham demonstrate why they are two of the most respected names in the industry today with absolutely stellar performances and never let up for a second. especially Sean Bean. Well written with good pacing. A character study done to perfection, with every theme, nuance, and character nailed to a T. I cannot recommend this enough. Directed with excellence.

One of the best miniseries in a long time; phenomenal acting at work here. I was surprised it was only 3 episodes, I would gladly have watched a full season!

A fantastic short series. Sean Bean is absolutely fantastic, this might be him at his best. The first episode had me hooked almost instantly, and it was definitely the highlight of the show. Episodes 2 and 3 were great, though not quite as captivating as the first. There's just something really quite intriguing about there being so many unknowns about the main character and how he's going to fare in prison, and some of that is lost as the episodes roll on. One thing that maybe didn't quite match up for me was probably Stephen Graham's characters plot. Stephen is great as always, but it often felt as though his plotline was a bit of an afterthought, and neither he or his plot seems to develop in the same great ways that the main plot does. Still, the show is fantastic, one of the best dramas I've watched in a while, and I'd definitely recommend it.

Incarcerating, imprisoning, punishing, arresting, detaining,

Season 2: I may have watched it for Jodie and Bella, reason enough, but had I known about Tamara Lawrance, I would have watched it for her alone. This is a superbly cast series with incredible performance by both leads and ensemble. As I’ve come to expect from UK series, their treatment of the grittier elements of society is handled in a way that does not glamorize but delves into the essence of human behaviour, even at its worst. I’ll be thinking of these characters for a long time. I give this series a 9 (poignant) out of 10.

Solid 3 hour prison series. I just binged the whole thing and it held my attention. Well written. Well acted. Not cliched. The only thing I can think of comparing it to would be the HBO series Oz only British.