Prisoners Wives Episode 4 Review

rating: 4.5

A cracking, captivating finale to what is to me one of the most underrated drama series on British TV. With stories wrapping up, as well as stories forging new paths, Prisoners Wives continues to excite and thrill audiences across the isles. Kim's husband is finally released after the charges against him were false. As he returns home, adapting to normality again is difficult and stressful. Actor Enzo Cilenti does a convincing turn as someone fresh out of prison, and with anxiety and fear poured over him as he tries to readjust to normality. Both Kim & Mick know that they can never be normal again, but prepare themselves to try and repair their lives, as well as to the new relationship formed with their neighbours. Its a hopeful end to the story, and gives the characters something to look forward to and build on. Harriet's story also came to a conclusion, with the fact that she moved on from her son and lover. It felt natural to see Harriet move on, following years of keeping herself busy with her son. But this episode gave the character the knowledge that following her son's brutal actions, she couldn't keep caving in to her son's constant demands and so opted to sell her house and move away. Gavin also finally finds peace with himself behind bars, and ultimately begins his journey into religion, but not through intimidation and more with choice. Its a fitting end to Harriet, as well as Gavin's story too, with both Pippa & Adam giving poignant performances to their natural story'e end. The highlight however was Francesca & Aisling's story coming together and exploding on screen like a time bomb. Most of the focus was on Polly Walker and her family's terrifying situation with their father's past coming back to haunt them. Its captivating entertaining and brutal as events take an unfortunate turn for several characters, and ultimately sets new paths for the family in the hopes of a proposed third series. Karla Crone shone in this episode, as in many ways the whole series. Her character was one who had so much to live for, only for it to all crash down and find herself in much more different circumstances. The toll of the events of series two do change her character slightly, as she copes with the loss of her father, as well as the breakdown of her relationship. Polly Walker also delivers in this episode too, and has very much been the backbone of the entire series. It will be interesting to see when and if her character goes anyway in the hopeful next series. To sum it up, Prisoners Wives Series 2 is a step up from the previous series, despite the short run. With stronger characters, a better engaged story and a real sense of drama and danger, Its one people should hopefully give a second looking at.