Litvinenko made her ITV debut on Monday night, and viewers who watched the film said the same thing about her.
The four-part series starring David Tennant tells the true story of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, who died of polonium-210 poisoning in November 2006, sparking one of the most dangerous investigations. deadliest in the history of the Metropolitan Police.
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Viewers were quick to praise the series on Twitter, with one person writing: “Strong, touching, engaging, well written”, while another added: “#Litvinenko watched the first episode tonight And it’s amazing. What a powerful film. What a brave people who were involved in this. You could say this is going to be amazing. It’s a very sad story behind it.”
Many viewers also praised David Tennant’s convincing performance, with one tweeting: “David Tennant in #Litvinenko is brilliant. It’s amazing”, while another added: “I’ve already started watching. #Litvinenko earlier. It’s amazing. What a brave man. And #DavidTennant is sensational.”
David Tennant as Alexander Litvinenko
A third commented: “After all these years, I shouldn’t be surprised by another great performance (and transformation) from David Tennant, but he’s done it again,” while Another agreed, adding: “Well #Litvinenko has to stand up there with David Tennant’s best work.”
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Fans of the ITV drama series, Cove, It is impossible not to pay attention to the ‘reunion’ of the cast from the very first episode when both Daniel Ryan and Barry Sloane – once featured in the famous detective series, both appear in the new TV series.
© ITVBarry Sloane as DS Jim Dawson and Neil Maskell as DI Brent Hyatt
One tweeted: “All #TheBay fans will love #Litvinenko with @_DanielRya and @BarrySloane reunited in it”, while another wrote: “I think that’s amazing. I love the cast. members. Especially those from #TheBay.” It’s a sad and stressful story. #DavidTennant is amazing #Litvinenko.”
What does Litvinenko talk about?
The series follows “resolute officers of New Scotland Yard” who work to prove who is responsible for the death of former Russian intelligence officer Alexander Litvinenko.
In November 2006, two police officers were called to University Hospital in London to speak to a patient who claimed to have been poisoned on the direct orders of Vladimir Putin.
© ITVMark Bonnar as DS Clive Timmons
The synopsis continued: “During police interrogations, Alexander provided detailed details from his hospital bed about the events leading up to his illness, which he knew would lead to death. His information will eventually help detectives track down two Russians who poisoned Litvinenko with polonium-210, a highly toxic radioactive substance.”
The film also tells the story of Marina, Alexander’s widow, who “fought tirelessly to convince the British government to release the names of her husband’s killers and acknowledge the role of the Russian state in the murder.” grandfather.”
© Natasja Weitsz the real Alexander Litvinenko in the intensive care unit of University College Hospital on November 20, 2006.
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