PROTECTION viewers have slammed the ITV crime drama as ‘amateur’ and ‘boring’.
The six-part series is based on the real-life experiences of a witness protection officer.
The series stars Siobhan Finneran as DI Liz Nyles, delving into the grim world of crime and corruption.
Some viewers have been left dissatisfied and shared their thoughts online.
Taking to X, one user wrote: “#Protection on ITV has so many amateur moments in it.
“Becoming more unbelievable every episode.
“Siobhan Finneran is usually a great actress, but this has been more dinner lady vibes than a police protection officer.”
Another added: “Woke crap casting again, same boring personal lives, turned off #protection.”
While a third chimed in: “Are we all keeping up #Protection.”
A fourth simply wrote: “Getting worse… #Protection.”
Lead actress Siobhan is well-known for her roles in Downton Abbey, Happy Valley and Benidorm.
Further cast members include Coronation Street legend Katherine Kelly and EastEnders alum Ace Bhatti, who played Yusef Khan.
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The star, Andrew Knott, is a very familiar face to Gavin and Stacey fans.
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Fans inquired on X: “Where have I seen DI Richard Bewley before?”
Another asked: “Why does he look so familiar?”
One savvy user commented on the social media site: “What’s occurring?!! It’s Dirtbox doing the interview!!”
“Thought I recognised Dirtbox!” noted a second.
“No way, it is!” exclaimed a third viewer.
Protection is available to watch on ITVX.
