The Imposter (Jackie Woodburne thriller)

[Raw16]

I watched it not just because Jackie was in it, but because the Channel 5 drama's are normally good, but this was awful.

[Neighboursfan200497]

Just started watching this and does anyone think that the youngest son looks like Ben Hall (Ned Willis) although it isn’t him in the role? 

[honeykid]

The DS thread for the show is...  Interesting?  

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2487796/the-imposter-channel-5-9pm-15-12

[wizardt™]

I must admit I haven't watched any episodes since the first one. I was intending to but got caught up in other things. I think I was a bit put off by the ending of the first. Is it worth finishing, in people's view? 

[83ray1]

Wonder what the next one will be...

Krista and Delta Goodrem fighting over their dad Curly Watts 

[daydreambeliever]

4 hours ago, honeykid said:

The DS thread for the show is...  Interesting?  

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2487796/the-imposter-channel-5-9pm-15-12

I've always found DS... interesting. There's a reason I delurked here and not there.

[eviltwin]

On 18/12/2025 at 22:26, Matthew said:

Is that the same location Amanda (Jane’s Mum) fell off the cliff?

I wasn't sure, but it made me think more of the location where Andrea pushed Dee off a cliff.

12 hours ago, wizardt™ said:

I must admit I haven't watched any episodes since the first one. I was intending to but got caught up in other things. I think I was a bit put off by the ending of the first. Is it worth finishing, in people's view? 

I wouldn't necessarily say 'worth it', I don't really rate it that highly, a lot of flaws and not a patch on Neighbours. I also questioned each episode whether I should continue with it, and I only did to see how it played out, but I still found it absorbing in places and enjoyable at times (I zoned out in a lot of other parts though). Though it is also good if you enjoy spotting those who appeared on Neighbours.

[Neighboursfan1982]

22 hours ago, 83ray1 said:

Wonder what the next one will be...

Krista and Delta Goodrem fighting over their dad Curly Watts 

Not Marco Alessi then? 

[basdfg]

I think it would have worked better had the whole killer son in law part not been in it. That didn’t play any real part in the climax or the overall main narrative. 
 

[Raw16]

I didnt like the ending to be honest either with The Son easing back into the family he was just as much to blame for all the pain that was caused.

It was tripe and even more reason I won't be watching any spin offs with Robinson or Ramsays with J.H in charge.

[Sayaka]

On 15/12/2025 at 22:14, wizardt™ said:

Seeing the No 32 kitchen in another role was also wild.  

 I'm going to watch it just for this  

[chick_pea]

Not tetribly impressed. so far but.will watch again tonight. I think Jackie is holding it together and has kept me watching otherwise I might not have bothered with it.

 

[Benji]

I’ve started watching the first two episodes and I want to like it, but something is missing for me. There’s lots of plot(ting), maybe too much, probably to fill up time due to the absence of character development. 

Jackie is the standout star, holding it all together, mainly because no-one else gets much of a chance to shine. 

There’s a story here somewhere, but without scene setting, it’s all a bit flat. I appreciate seeing Lassisters’ hotel corridor and room being heavily utilised.

[Neighboursfan1982]

It is good that the show has familiar faces from 3 major soaps - Corrie, Neighbours and H&A.

[adlerj]

I just tried watching it, but couldn't really get through it. I got the first episode done, but stopped watching early on in the second episode. It was fine, but felt a bit too familiar in places. Like Neighbours, but with more swearing and sex scenes. Bit jarring, if I'm being honest.

Jackie was great from what I saw. The rest of the cast was good too.

It's not BAD. Just not sure if it's really for me.