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An exclusive look at the first scene of #HappyValley S3 🤩
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It never goes away. Sgt Catherine Cawood is tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past. Sarah Lancashire in Sally Wainwright's northern noir.
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[@Heidi123]

Sarah Lancashire is one of Britain's best actresses. She really makes this series and is the best choice for the role...outstanding.

[@alanhall2795]

over-rated more like

[@stevemeredith9022]

She is an absolute legend ! 🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️

[@mp539]

It was a very good show but I always watch Sarah Lancashire.

[@merrillbryans9260]

I agree, she’s the best actor ive seen by miles,

[@queent3343]

@@alanhall2795 Sad you feel that way. She was great as Julia Childs in the HBO Max show. She's great in this. Especially the scenes with James Norton in the first season. And in Last Tango in Halifax. All very different roles. Love Olivia Coleman as well.

[@paullacey748]

She is one of the best actresses in GB, but she is acting the dialogue written by one of the best writers. Great combination

[@katdore]

The scene was so brilliantly portrayed. Outstanding actress

[@anthonyclarke5579]

One word (the last word) and your hooked for a series....comedy gold

[@jamess5145]

This show is the definition of top form

[@jcs3330]

I remember seeing the TV trailers for this drama back in 2014. I then decided that it probably wasn't my cup of tea, thinking it was about a bobby in the countryside. How wrong I was!. I recently watched S1, Ep1 and was completely hooked by Sarah's acting and character role and the clever story line. I ended up watching S1, S2 back to back and am now on S3!. Excellent written drama.

[@paulbradford8240]

I was exactly the same. Fed up with Police programs that were so inaccurate (speaking as an ex-Police Officer). I don't remember it at the time, but would have dismissed it due to the title. My wife began watching season three, having seen the first two. I was sitting next to her, trying to read. I began watching and was hooked. Afterwards, I watched series one and two in the week before the next episode of series three. Brilliant, accurate drama. Great writing by Sally Wainwright and superb acting by the cast.

[@brianmorley7165]

Brilliant series watched the first two as good as any drama I’ve ever seen brilliant acting great story lines

[@airving77]

Great dialog too.

[@sandragray3951]

I am so glad that after the severn year break, that they haven't gone woke! Brilliant drama!

[@JanMike9]

The sound of Catherine's voice, regardless of what she's actually saying, is sweet music to my ears. Credit to the divine Sarah Lancashire and her absolute command of character portrayal. Even if she grabbed me by the lapels and pushed me into a wall, and telling me off, I'd be swooning, I swear.

[@jamjardj1974]

😂

[@Pintorina1]

Best opening scene EVER! Kudos to Sally Lancashire for smashing it! If only we all had coppers on the beat like her around the world! And massive kudos to Sally Wainwright for excelling as the writer and Director of this outstanding series! Missing it already!

[@natashawilliams7310]

She’s absolutely brilliant

[@mossadmossad2226]

She is absolutely brilliant! 😄 Without doubt the greatest fictional police character of all time. 😅 Mrs Trunchbull! 😂

[@geofflongford2008]

Apart from Vera that is.

[@aspenrebel]

fictional?

[@aspenrebel]

@@geofflongford2008 The British female "Columbo".

[@mossadmossad2226]

"I hear you're retiring this year Catherine?" "Yup... Seven months, one week, three days." ... "You're retiring also aren't you Vera?" "Ooh yes! Thirty years, eights months and twelve days ago!" ... "Call the care home and let them know Veras absconded again would you"

[@monster5455]

Hoping this comes back to the US. We can’t get enough of Sarah and this series

[@melaniegardner8766]

I'm thrilled they're finally, finally bringing back another season.

[@alanhall2795]

god help us all

[@Teeb2023]

@@alanhall2795 Eh?

[@pouetpouetdaddy5]

I discovered Sarah Lancashire with this series…and fall hard for her. In my mind, she is the british Meryl Streep

[@susandrydenhenderson6234]

Hardly

[@petarpan5886]

I can watch Scott and Bailey and Happy Valley every day. Doctor Foster, Line of Duty, Bodyguard... Gentleman Jack. English series and English actors are by far the best. Hollywood could never make series like this. Outstanding by Sara🇷🇸 Big Respect❤

[@skoolguardian]

That's exactly what I think. All those are my favorite tv shows, and I'm watching the Welsh tv series Hidden (Craith).

[@dorkarama3135]

'Line of Duty' was good, but this is the best cop thriller since 'Cracker'

[@josephososkie3029]

Cracker is the one that got me hooked. If this follows that formula should be interesting.

[@happycamper8809]

Cracker??

[@juniourst3ven596]

Cracker was RUBBISH!! Did you not watch The BILL? That was much BETTER than Cracker

[@josephososkie3029]

@@juniourst3ven596 . To each his own.

[@hotterone1127]

@@happycamper8809 Cracker is a series starring the late Robbie Coltrane. Excellent series.

[@Catsmeow90]

I can not wait! I was a neighbour of Sarah Lancashire back in the day in Oldham. and she was a lovely down to earth lady.. I am very much looking forward to watching her shine again in this drama.

[@marcuswardle3180]

Heard this was coming so pulled out my copies of season 1&2. Re-Watched them to prepare myself for this series. Sarah Lancashire is sublime! The rest of the original cast are excellent as well, all of them.

[@marthawoodworth]

Yes, time to re-watch. Thanks for reminding me.

[@B4inSF]

She is just BRILLIANT! Can't wait for S3 to get across the pond to the USA!!!!

[@MsPlayitright]

Brilliant series...no one beats the Brits at crime dramas. 👏👏👏

[@jakedeacon1669]

We do have good source material just live in the country😂

[@lauriemohr470]

Completely agree.

[@lauriemohr470]

Best show ever.

[@forestboy54]

One of the best opening scenes ever.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Sarah Lancashire is outstanding...just brilliant. And Happy Valley is such a gripping and brilliant series...so well written and acted! Cheers, Steve

[@alanhall2795]

we need to redefine "outstanding"

[@sm3296]

I lived in the area for a time, it’s wonderful to revisit it. Plus she’s a marvellous actor and it’s all brilliantly done.

[@dianeaspin1684]

best opening of a series ever..pure brilliance

[@timothysexton7851]

GOD I’ve missed Cathrine so much!!

[@shygirlcomplex]

This was my show and Sara is a national treasure. Great actress ☝🏽

[@hadrianbriggs9506]

Actor. She's a good actor.

[@alecneate76]

@@hadrianbriggs9506 Actress is an English word

[@cya2163]

I love this series and I love Sarah Lancashire...really hope it gets picked up in my country!

[@user-rc7sz8iy7o]

This opening scene is my favourite of the whole brilliant series. Can we have a new series soon, staring Sarah, of course.

[@trishfindlater1236]

Ah Sarah Lancaster is so brilliant.. happy Valley is one of the best BBC detectives ever

[@wendigareau7298]

I have been waiting years for this, hope it comes to Canada! Love her in this role!

[@peterd788]

It will be on AMC/AMC+.

[@maryg124]

Can’t wait! This series is the best drama

[@lesleymoven4776]

I am beyond excited…. The very best of British drama and actress’s/ actors THIS CENTURY!!!! 🎉🎉 more BAFTAs on the way👏👌🌟🏆xxxxxx

[@lesblack8996]

I just started bingeing series 1 to 3 recently. It's brilliant, Sarah Lancashire is phenomenal in it. It's very real in terms of family dynamics and life. It's a shame she's stopping but I can see why. It's a very demanding role. Cant wait for episode 3.

[@larryb1876]

She is a joy to watch. Can’t wait for season 3 to be released here.

[@loabydosser7286]

That was magic. I’ll be watching that show now from the start.

[@DogsReignSupreme]

Brilliant comeback.

[@epec20]

She's brilliant ✌🏾💯

[@millymurray9324]

And strangely beautiful too.

[@JanLilyJing]

Can't wait until this makes its way to the U.S.! I am surprised by the third series after so long, very happy but also very sad it is the last one. Sarah Lancashire is just awesome!

[@gsd4me00]

They're probably working on the sub-titles already.

[@piapadmore430]

I read years ago they were waiting for her grandson to grow up.

[@juliaperry2812]

the writer waited 5 years for the grandson to grow up, if you like sarah look up last tango in halifax

[@JanLilyJing]

@@juliaperry2812 Yes, I just rewatched all of those too! Some of those were spaced apart farther than usual too.

[@texgowing7359]

She is Abserfekinglutely amazing😅😅😅👍

[@wendymae2286]

Superb acting . " Dame Sarah "💜

[@e.v.2127]

I hope series 3 is coming to Germany very soon! I love Happy Valley and the actress is brilliant! 👍👍👍

[@GinaSigillito]

I love her so much.

[@janetseager4069]

Such a brilliant opening scene. It's hard to praise this series enough

[@donnazwerus4706]

She’s the best! Love this series

[@constancecondit4349]

Best cop show ever years past. Now suddenly season three!

[@samuelfathead]

Series Three. Uk programs aren’t in seasons

[@ashleyjames98]

I HONESTLY HAVE BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR SEASON 3!! ❤️❤️

[@gailsokol7832]

me too

[@marthawoodworth]

I know. You'll be in your car driving around, or making a sandwich and suddenly Sarah and Happy Valley pop into your head and you think "When's the next season coming out? Must google."

[@trick351]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!!!! ❤️🙏🏼

[@susieconnolly3122]

When I click 'like' before ive watched it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙💙💙

[@jcfromupstate1693]

I'm over the moon and can't wait for it to get to the states!

[@Max71900]

Shes awesome. Thank you to the bbc for this great tv serie.

[@andreawallenberger2668]

She's back and I can't wait to watch!!! 🚔 USA ❤️ BBC

[@naddav5607]

This show is amazing Sarah Lancashire is a incredible actress x

[@stryrker135]

THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!! We needed more of this!!!!! Such a good series!

[@alanhall2795]

you like this rot?

[@Teeb2023]

@@alanhall2795 Why are you even here? You clearly don't like it, so go where you'll be welcome.

[@piapadmore430]

I am beside myself with excitement!! I just loved this show❤ Sarah Lancashire and American actor Jonathan Lithgow look like they could be related.

[@bridgethowes8747]

Did anyone notice PC Cawood was mentioned in Last Tango in Halifax......Maybe Sally's inspiration behind the character :) Brilliant first Ep

[@kb4903]

She’s so clever and underestimated. Amazing character.

[@alanhall2795]

she is just an actor reading her lines

[@kb4903]

@@alanhall2795 wow you know how tv works. Acting isn’t easy mate.

[@Teeb2023]

@@kb4903 He's trolling, ignore him.

[@Alyson69]

Can't wait for this to start.

[@rosalinkrieger3352]

I love this character!

[@jennistevenson796]

Absolutely Brilliant !!

[@30Something90sChild]

I hate that they’re adamant this is the last season. We want more!

[@jelef001]

totally agree

[@samuelfathead]

It’s not it’s the last series.

[@ThermalAbuse]

@@samuelfathead that's literally what the original comment says.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

What we love about the best british shows is that they often have a single writer. Sally Wainwright can only write so much in a finite amount of time. She's not a writing robot. I'll take quality over quantity. I'm just surprised and delighted to see, after a long hiatus, that there IS a 3rd series.

[@juliawalker-thompson4945]

Yes Sarah Lancashire is a fine example of the high calibre of soap actress They have always been viewed as less talented

[@winnie2379]

I’ve lost count of the # of times I’ve watched Series 1 & 2. Watching again in anticipation of 5/22 when we get to finally see Series 3 in the US.

[@williamdouglas2717]

Well that was a good ending to the beginning of the show. You go girl!

[@ryanr9165]

Just discovered this show when I got a VPN and was able to stream the BBC iPlayer. Got hooked with series 1 and then 2, and now I'm disappointed series 3 is to be the last! Bugger all!

[@hughdman]

Sarah is such a great baddass! She was a great part of Last Tango, too! Such a talent, a joy to watch.

[@shaneomack5018]

The writing , acting and cinematography is unbelievable

[@cztober3085]

She's awesome!

[@redcrest5]

I love this detective already! I’m gonna go see where HappyValley is streaming….

[@Tangg_r]

That ringtone 👽👽👽🤣🤣🤣

[@MsIsetan]

Love, love, love Sarah Lancashire!

[@tpe1511]

STUNNING writing and performance. The best.

[@markknego5743]

Happy Valley Season 2 is THE BEST crime drama EVER so I'm READY for this!

[@lynnesmith4409]

I love , love this show. Sarah is brilliant. Please don’t finish it up.

[@allylou5151]

Got chills watching this , addictive watch can see it be

[@TomKrysiak]

Glad to actually see the third season being out - great show!

[@lasalleman6792]

She's good. That lady cop is goddam good. Definitely top of the line.

[@doctorwhopage5771]

One of the best shows ever!

[@Jack_nevison]

Better than Dr who?

[@doctorwhopage5771]

@@Jack_nevison Nah. Let's not push it.

[@Jack_nevison]

@@doctorwhopage5771 😂

[@Jack_nevison]

@@doctorwhopage5771 there both amazing shows

[@doctorwhopage5771]

@@Jack_nevison AGREED

[@gohumberto]

It's incredible that this is Raquel, from Coronation St. Lancashire is just brilliant in this.

[@jtidema]

She's amazing.

[@jul30ie]

Everyone and I mean everyone is asking if I’m watching Happy Valley. From strangers on the tube to my hairdresser to friends and family. Got us hooked. Please don’t kill her.

[@Josie1987]

So excited for this new season. Didn’t know this was coming out.

[@minniemoo6640]

Sarah Lancashire is the only reason I still pay for a TV license!!

[@sgtsarge2617]

When he say still got all your teeths and you can see her closing her mouth lol great acting.

[@susanvanderbilt358]

If she’s in something.. ya know it’s gunna be bloody good n luv this series!

[@paulbradford8240]

The writing by Sally Wainwright is excellent. She must have an excellent Police contact. The relationship between CID and Uniform is very true to life. Contrary to popular belief, becoming a Detective is not a promotion from Uniform. It's a choice and a career path. You'll often find Uniform Officers with more experience and knowledge than CID as they are out and about dealing with crime as it happens.

[@user-co4ec3vz7j]

wish sarah had liked this more and we had more series, brilliant absolutely brilliant

[@margaretirvine3267]

Best opening of any series. She is brilliant . 😅

[@ccasey1904]

Oh, I have missed seeing this series!

[@davidgodfrey4829]

I'm so glad that this scene alone has been uploaded.....brilliant series and this scene alone would have made it so!!

[@rodshephard3837]

Absolutely compelling brilliant series....

[@ryanharris3072]

So excited to watch this season!

[@brettwalters-n4u]

All those years doing deadpan comedy on Corri really paid off...

[@johnmcdonald5998]

I worked in Homicide and her portrayal of a seasoned vet is actually VERY good!

[@lesblack8996]

She's a vet as well as a police officer. That's impressive

[@jackthereader]

@@lesblack8996 You can be a veteran of anything.

[@LHyoutube]

@@jackthereader - I think you missed the joke! 😂

[@jackthereader]

@@LHyoutube...r/woosh on me lol, that's embarrassing!

[@anitascarr7982]

Ohhhhh..a third season?? I’m so excited!!

[@louisehine1]

She was SUPERB in this role.

[@davidrees3rd]

I enjoyed the 1st 2 series so much! Rainy, moody opening. This is why I enjoy UK crime shows more than US. When will this get across the pond????

[@Ssomeinxam]

Sarah rocks any program she is in.

[@marthawoodworth]

Wow! It's back! Will binge. I lovvvve Sarah!

[@cambo123451]

I've waited so long for this.Magic.

[@jinomonta]

Maybe I was lucky to find Happy Valley a few weeks ago and watched season 1 to 3 in a row. I didn't need to wait for such a long time for the final season!

[@BelloBudo007]

Oooohhhh I do like her attitude. I think I will try and watch this series. Thanks KZbin. 😼