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Viewers Criticize Plot Holes in ‘The Feud’ Finale
Channel 5’s drama series, The Feud, has drawn criticism from viewers who pointed out numerous “ridiculous” plot inconsistencies in its concluding episode. The six-part thriller, which explored mysterious deaths, detentions, and a complex whodunit on Shelbury Drive, aired its final installment on Wednesday, April 23. However, audiences quickly voiced their dissatisfaction when a character was seen viewing a house for sale, the site of a recent murder, complete with visible blood spatter.
Inconsistencies in Crime Scene and Timeline
Several viewers took issue with the show’s perceived lack of realism:
- One viewer commented, “Was quite hopeful for this but today’s episode has been crazy. Crime scene house up for sale, blood on the floor and walls included.”
- Another questioned, “Ermm….this ain’t great is it? How do you put a house on the market a few days after a murder had been committed there, there’s still blood everywhere and the extension is half built/half smashed up? F**k me at least TRY to resemble reality.”
Beth’s Captivity Raises Eyebrows
Further adding to the perceived absurdities, the kidnapping of Emma’s daughter, Beth, who was seen handcuffed to an oven handle, was another source of amusement and disbelief for viewers.
Oven Door Escape Opportunity
Some viewers humorously suggested that Beth could have easily freed herself:
- One viewer jested: “Ha! Beth wasn’t in the Girl Guides when younger as any self-respecting Guide would have ripped the oven door off in a heart beat!”
- Another observed: “Was enjoying #thefeud but 5 minutes in on the final episode, the crime scene house is for sale the day after a murder; oven doors come off if you lift it up.”
Additional Plot Concerns
Other inconsistencies that fans highlighted included:
- The speed at which the house was listed for sale after the crime.
- John’s swift release from police custody after being arrested for Alan’s homicide.
One viewer proclaimed, “This is torture. I am never watching another Channel 5 drama,” reflecting a broader sentiment of disappointment.
Another viewer asked, “Seriously, what is the timeline here?” questioning the overall coherence of the narrative.
Resolution and Unanswered Questions
In the storyline, John initially discovered Alan and subsequently disappeared to avoid being wrongly accused. Emma eventually unmasked her neighbor, Nick, as the culprit who framed John, who supposedly had a motive stemming from his affair with Alan’s wife, Sonia.
The unexpected reappearance of Derek and Barbara’s son, Marcus, who was seen viewing the crime scene house, added another layer of unanswered questions, as his whereabouts for the preceding years remained unexplained.
Final Verdict: Disappointment and Confusion
Many viewers expressed that the series failed to deliver on its initial promise.
Viewer Reactions
- “#thefeud possibly the worst drama I’ve ever seen… It started off so well but it has turned into one of the most ridiculous series Channel 5 has ever made. The finale is beyond intelligence,” shared one dissatisfied fan.
- Echoing this sentiment, another viewer conveyed, “What a bizarre series. I can’t quite work out if it’s actually a comedy or not. The acting, script, storyline and incidental music is so ridiculous that it just can’t be a serious thriller, surely…”