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The Light in the Hall review: This dark crime drama hides its contrivances and coincidences underneath a 'starless and bible black' coat
The new series follows Caryl as she investigates a reservoir dispute tied to a fatal bombing, a wrongful conviction claim and family secrets.
- The second series of the Channel drama The Light in the Hall follows Caryl, a former butcher's daughter turned trainee journalist, investigating dark community secrets in the small town of Llanemlyn.
- Tensions center on a proposed reservoir expansion involving tycoon Robert, whose project clashes with locals including Eve, Gareth, and Hari over land rights and personal relationships.
- Convicted killer Rhys Owen, played by Mark Lewis-Jones, has returned to Llanemlyn protesting his innocence in the death of his cousin Llyr during a bomb plot 18 years ago.
- Encouraged by journalism lecturer Eve Davies, played by Nia Roberts, to pursue a "big story," Caryl finds her investigation complicated by young artist Mabli Owen Davies's entanglement in the town's shifting connections.
- Adopting a noir atmosphere akin to Welsh bard Dylan Thomas's "starless and bible black" writing, the series depicts a slate-grey Wales while exploring how parental choices and past crimes inflict lasting harms.
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The Light in the Hall review: This dark crime drama hides its contrivances and coincidences underneath a 'starless and bible black' coat
It's ironic that this Channel 4 crime drama is called The Light in the Hall (Channel 4, Mon/Tues, 9pm), given how drab and dreary the whole affair looks.
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