Fans Call Out Plot Holes in 'This City is Ours' Episode 3
BBC’s crime drama This City is Ours might have viewers hooked, but episode 3 landed in hot water after eagle-eyed fans picked apart some seriously questionable details. Social media lit up with criticisms about key scenes that didn’t quite add up. The biggest gripe? The supposed criminal fortress at the heart of the plot had almost no visible CCTV—an odd oversight in an age where cameras basically watch our every move. Fans pointed out that, considering the shady dealings and risky business happening inside, it was hard to believe not a single camera would catch all the action.
Then came the next twist. Instead of dealing with Sean Bean’s character on-site, the storyline saw him transported off in a freezer—a plot move that had armchair detectives scratching their heads. People argued that with such a remote and lawless setting, there was no logical reason to risk moving the body. For viewers who pride themselves on spotting plot details, it felt like a stretch too far.
Liverpool Line Dancing? Locals Roll Their Eyes
If the freezer fiasco wasn't enough, the show drew some chuckles and groans for a line dancing scene supposedly set in Liverpool. Locals quickly took to forums and group chats, calling out the scene as totally out of character for the city. While there’s no rule saying Liverpool can’t host a bit of line dancing, some Liverpudlians felt the scene was written by someone who’s only ever seen the city through a tourist’s guidebook.
All these nitpicks haven’t stopped the series from racking up comparisons to heavyweights like Line of Duty, though. Viewers seem torn—one minute roasting a clunky bit of dialogue, the next praising the series for its high-stakes tension and raw character work. One thing’s for sure: This City is Ours isn’t shying away from emotional depth. Fans singled out moments that showed real tenderness and conflict without falling back on the usual crime show clichés.
The cast, led by Sean Bean, has also come under the spotlight—but in a good way. Bean, in particular, keeps getting nods for his believable and layered performance, even when the dialogue wanders into territory some fans find a bit forced. The chemistry between the leads and the nuanced portrayal of relationships have made a lasting impression, showing that even when a script takes liberties, strong acting can do a lot of heavy lifting.
So yes, This City is Ours isn’t perfect—according to the internet, anyway. But it’s still keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see what plot twist (or plot hole) might turn up next week.
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