The show ended with Kim visiting Saul in prison, and the pair shared a cigarette like they used to do when they were married and they spoke about the future. Yes, Cols concern for Lous family is real, but this felt like a combination of a loophole and suspension of disbelief to move the narrative forward. [26], Better Days grossed more than US$80 million dollars on its opening weekend in China. All rights Reserved. He believed if he dipped harder into his world "and kept kicking the engine it would restart" but he was run down and gone no matter how hard he tried. May 31, 2021. We both want it to end, we both know we have to pay, there is no way out. Zhang Yao as Li Xiang. Press J to jump to the feed. She stays alone without her mothers guidance but is treated as a teenager. It was always unlikely. Her husband, Cer, is concerned about odd jobs other than the police job she has to do. DI Lou Slack (Leila Farzad) has been a bent copper for the best part of two decades, continuing a long-standing relationship with criminal kingpin Col McHugh (Andrew Buchan) and keeping him one step ahead of being caught. Pointing the gun at her, he asks for the note, and she confesses it doesn't exist. Lou, on the other hand, informs Esther to follow Col, for he is carrying critical information with him that would help the police form a strong case against him. Unaware of what future awaits them, they decide to put their fate in the hands of law and order from here on. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. He took him home unharmed, but Owens dad spotted Donal and gave him a good kicking for taking advantage of his son. On Metacritic, the film received a score of 83 out of 100 based on 5 critic reviews indicating universal acclaim. Shooting him to protect her, Vernon willingly takes the fall to keep her safe, even as his house burns down. It is refreshing to watch a male and female lead just being friends and not getting physically involved with each other, which is a usual subplot in a crime drama to catch the eyeballs of the audience. Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Better season 1 finale, which is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. A few days after her sons near-death scare, something changes in Lou. Jackson Yee is turning out to be an amazing actor. It is a recommendation, dont miss this one. I heard of the female lead, Zhou Dongyu before but haven't seen any of her performances. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Thank youu Ill be sure to check it out !!. After Vernon makes his confession and is sent to prison, one of Col's lackeys, Noel, stabs Vernon to death with a toothbrush under command of Col's right hand man. A relationship that started off with banter quickly transforms into two people trying to fill each others void. So, what happened with the pair as they became increasingly aware of one another's plans? She then started to give names relating to the McHugh crime syndicate as she wanted to turn over a new leaf. It is also implied that Cols daughter Aoife is no more. Deciding what to do next, she convinces him to come with her to the police station and confess everything they've done, finally paying for the decades of crime. But Lou went even further than this and said Esther was nothing like her and if she returned to the service then she would step down and leave. My name is Shimon Oberoi. Xiao helps her find mental peace to prepare for the exam, which is the only resort to her bright future, but will Wei Lai let her be in harmony? This is a space for all fans of cdramas, TV shows, web series, as well as actors and actresses. Set in Leeds and West Yorkshire, the five-part BBC drama follows DI Lou Slack (Farzad) on her quest for redemption when after almost losing her teenage son Owen she reevaluates her life of corruption. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Col instructed Donal to take Owen to a remote lake while he confronted Lou (effectively taking him hostage without him realising it), and if she didnt cooperate, Donal was instructed to drown Owen in the lake. They are real and gritty, and they take us through alleys that we didnt know existed. What Happens To Biko And Sara? Back at home, Lou asks Ceri (Samuel Edward-Cook) how she's supposed to live with her guilt, and later, the pair formulate a plan to get rid of Col's money, which totals to around 80,000. Also shocked me to find out the FL is 28 - she looks so incredibly young and plays the teenage FL perfectly, I feel like she looks the same in her 10s and 20s lol. [15], Better Days was released on October 25, 2019, in China. Cer and Lou are deeply affected by what just happened to their son, but they will not let their emotions get the worst of them, and they will surely not let their pain be known to Owen. She realizes even though she has no standing rivalry with Col at this point, the thought of losing her son makes her realize the number of wrong things she has carried out without questioning and realizing how much it has affected people of Owens age. She told Lou reporting her for corruption was the right thing to do but knew nothing good would come of it. The episode could be seen as an optimistic or even happy ending, and he offers his thoughts on the matter of what the characters deserved. Vernon shot the henchman dead, sent Lou away and burned his house down, taking the blame for Bulgeys death (in quite some considerable style) to save Lou from having her corruption exposed. On the day of the exam there is heavy rain that causes a landslide. Esther was unwilling to believe that Lou was secretly working on getting out of the syndicate. Better Days (Shaonian de ni) is available for Video-on-Demand. A man discovers a body, and that body was of Wei Lai, police investigated Chen Nian as the main suspect for her murder. A member of the police department, used to have a negative opinion on Chen Nian, later accepting Zheng Yes opinion. Better Days was released on October 25, 2019, in China. It was released by Well Go USA Entertainment in Mandarin with English subtitles in selected theaters in the United States and Canada. [16] The film was pulled from the Berlin festival's Generation section. BBC has always been known for churning out interesting detective thriller dramas. Though the film doesnt follow the passages content, the suggestion feels like Chen always wanted her life with Xiao to have a happy ending. To save him and Lou from all the trouble, he burns his home down so that he will be charged only with self-defense. Better days is one of the most highly anticipated movies in China due to its lead Zhou Dongyu and Jackson Yees immense popularity. Chen gives in, and Zheng tells her that he lied to her, Xiao hasnt been given any judgment yet, but only Chen can help him prevent the fatal penalty. Airing every Monday evening too, the new thriller follows DI Lou Slack (Leila Farzad) and Col McHugh (Andrew Buchan) as they navigate "the complex and powerful bonds of loyalty and family". So instead he lets her go, telling her to never see him again. A Man Called Otto Ending, Explained: What Was The Reason For Ottos Grumpiness? The BBC crime thriller's season finale ends on one hell of a cliffhanger. Previously in Better Call Saul season 6, Jimmy McGill made the fatal mistake of getting greedy. Zheng Ye visits Chen before she leaves for Beijing. Devastated by Vernon's fate, Lou decides to break Col's rule and confront him one last time, sending Ceri and Owen away for their own protection and leaving her to face him alone. Lou couldnt pull the trigger on Col, saying he was like a brother to her, nonetheless, she confessed she was going to hand herself in and reveal her dodgy history with his criminal gang. But when they meet in the middle of a forest, Col is aware that Lou is lying to him. Surrendering to the law will be the only way for them to repent for the havoc they have caused in peoples lives. Adriano is dead while Laura is alive. He drinks a bottle of wine as he watches his life go up in smoke. Cols business is in narcotics, and he has made sure his contraband reaches all its frequent users. Better airs continues on Monday 20th February on BBC One, with the series also available to stream as a boxset in full on iPlayer. Then, when Col found out about Lou, his henchman Bulgey hunted her down at Vernons house, and tried to kill her. She later told Phil her head was all over the place and said she wanted to leave the task force and the murder and anything related to McHugh. But it was clear the guilt was too much for her. In the present, Chen Nian and Xiao Bei both interrogated but stick to the story that the only time they had met was when Xiao Bei attacked Chen Nian. That is, until they see that nobody is at the front desk. When Chen Nian agrees after much discussion, he acts like he is assaulting her and the police caught him. Bulgey takes that as a sign Col's gone soft, spits on him and hands in his resignation. The second is the arrest of gang member Noel (Kaya Moore), who ends up in prison for armed robbery, but refuses to turn on Col McHugh (we dont blame him). This was one of my top movie picks for 2019. It was Johns conviction that nowhere can a man serve God better than in his days. The ending of "Four Good Days" should feel all too familiar to anyone who's loved an addict. There are glimmers of hope in the recovery process. Some people stay off drugs for one month, one year, or even decades. But once an addict, always an addict. The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3, Neighbours announces seven more returning cast. On reaching the hospital, she and Cer are told by the doctors that Owen is suffering from bacterial meningitis, and the next few hours are crucial for his survival. I just started season 1 of Go Fighting and was excited to see her guest star. She calls the police but she was caught by the attackers and was also attacked. She later went to Vernons funeral and was given his personal effects, leaving her emotional. 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