Vicky McClure makes a thunderous return as bomb disposal expert Lana Washington in ITV's heart-pounding drama Trigger Point, where the stakes have never been higher or more personal. The new series opens with Washington attempting to rebuild her life after the traumatic events that left her partner dead and her career in tatters.
A Sinister New Threat Emerges
The peace is shattered when a terrifying new adversary emerges—one who weaponises everyday objects in the most chilling ways imaginable. The premiere episode features a particularly gruesome method of murder: cyanide extracted from fruit stones and used to poison unsuspecting victims.
Christopher Stevens' review highlights how the drama ratchets up tension from the opening scenes, creating an atmosphere where even a simple piece of fruit becomes a potential instrument of death.
The WI Maniac: Britain's Most Unlikely Terrorist
In a twist that plays on British stereotypes, the perpetrator appears to be connected to the Women's Institute—that bastion of jam-making and cake sales. This contrast between respectable middle-class activities and brutal violence creates a uniquely unsettling villain.
The killer's methods are sophisticated and cruel, suggesting this is no amateur but someone with dangerous knowledge and meticulous planning skills.
McClure's Compelling Performance
Vicky McClure delivers another powerhouse performance as Lana Washington, portraying a woman haunted by her past but determined to confront new dangers. Her character's expertise in explosives disposal takes on new dimensions as she faces threats that are less about traditional bombs and more about chemical weapons and psychological warfare.
The supporting cast brings depth to the counter-terrorism world, creating a believable team dynamic even as they face increasingly unbelievable threats.
Edge-of-Your-Seat Television
This new series of Trigger Point promises to deliver even more intense action sequences and complex character development. The cyanide plot serves as a warning that the dangers Washington faces have evolved, becoming more insidious and harder to detect.
With London once again under threat from an unpredictable enemy, viewers can expect six episodes of relentless tension and shocking revelations.
