The Wives star Tamzin Outhwaite teases “dark” turns in final episodes

The Wives star Tamzin Outhwaite teases “dark” turns in final episodes

As a cinephile with over three decades of TV-watching under my belt, I must say that The Wives has certainly piqued my interest. With its intricate plotlines and stellar cast, it’s reminiscent of those British dramas that manage to balance suspense, drama, and humor effortlessly.


Tonight, on Wednesday, the 18th of September, the third episode of “The Wives” will be aired, and based on what the cast has hinted, it’s expected to take a significantly darker path as we approach the last few episodes set for release next week.

This week saw the debut of a captivating drama on Channel 5. Over successive nights, it has held viewers spellbound as we delve deeper into the lives of Jo Joyner, Tamzin Outhwaite, and Angela Griffin portraying Beth, Sylvia, and Natasha – three sisters-in-law who are tirelessly attempting to unravel a mystery that has caused turmoil within their family.

Regarding the surprising turns in the upcoming episodes, Outhwaite commented: “Indeed, I was taken aback. I had no idea how things would unfold.

Initially, I believed it would be more of a dramatic portrayal of relationships rather than a suspenseful thriller. However, as we delved deeper into the story, it became increasingly apparent that things were taking a much darker turn. Oh dear!

This story combines elements of suspense, explores complex relationships, has comedic moments, offers intense thrills, and delves into the darker aspects of life.

To be completely honest, I was taken aback by the unexpected blend here. I had expected something more along the lines of “Bad Sisters,” leaning towards comedy perhaps, but instead, I got a thrilling ride that kept me on my toes. Quite surprising indeed!

As for me, I was captivated by the fact that your narrative closely adhered to the development of Annabelle’s character, Christine. In doing so, you were unraveling her story, but in the process, a multitude of additional details about Annabelle emerged along the way.

The Wives star Tamzin Outhwaite teases “dark” turns in final episodes

In a similar fashion, Griffin expressed: “To be honest, starting from around episode 5 and 6, there’s a major surprise that unfolds which I hadn’t anticipated in the least.

Initially, when a concept or script is presented, there are instances where feedback is given immediately.

And I responded with a nod, “Alright then, let’s go there. That seems to be our destination. I get it now.

After receiving episodes 4, 5, and 6, I exclaimed, “Wow, wow! I hadn’t realized that was in the plotline, which is fantastic since, just like my character, I’m also clueless.

“You can’t play it,” Outhwaite added.

Griffin openly stated: “Admittedly, I didn’t subtly hint at it in the initial episodes. However, with six hours of content, there needs to be plenty of unexpected developments and turns to maintain audience engagement, as well as keeping the actors engaged too.

I genuinely believe that it effectively maintains an engaging plot with unexpected twists and turns right up until the last episode.

It appears that there’s a lot to anticipate, as the intricacies and surprises continue to deepen the following week.

Earlier on, Joyner hinted that episode 3 would mark a significant shift for the show, explaining: “In episode 3, a key incident occurs that deeply affects the three female characters as they uncover something disturbingly personal.

At that moment, the information they discovered left Beth terribly frightened, causing her to decide to halt their ongoing inquiry.

Subsequently, Beth switches into high gear, displaying characteristics reminiscent of Monica from Friends. She thrives on orderliness and enjoys organizing events, so she decides to arrange a birthday party for Sylvie as a means to divert her focus and vitality away from potential revelations.

The new six-part series comes from creator and writer Helen Black (Time), and follows the Morgan family as they return to Malta for another family holiday, one year on from the disappearance of their fourth sister-in-law, Annabelle.

The Wives continues on Monday 23rd September at 9pm on Channel 5.

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2024-09-19 00:03