Trigger Point viewers hit out at 'distasteful' references to Manchester bombing and 7/7

31.01.2022 - 09:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Viewers watching ITV's new crime drama Trigger Point have been left angered after watching its second episode.

People took to Twitter to share their views after the show referenced real life terror attacks, reports Plymouth Live.

The show follows the character of Lana, played by Vicky McClure, who works with the Metropolitan Police Bomb Disposal Squad.

The show first hit TV screens last weekend, with the second episode being aired on Sunday evening, January 30.

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The anticipated first episode ended with a huge explosion which resulted in bomb disposal expert Joel Nutkins getting caught in the crossfire.

Meetings were held in scenes in the second episode to investigate the tragic terror attack.

When the London police and bomb squad were discussing the bomb that was used in the incident, one of the characters spoke about the Manchester Arena bombing along with a reference to the 7/7 bombings earlier in the episode.

One less than impressed viewer called the show 'distasteful' and others criticising the 'poor writing'.

One person tweeted: "I'm really not comfortable with glossy dramas including references to 7/7 and the Manchester Arena bombing to hype up their plot. #TriggerPoint."

Another person then added: "I'm sure the people affected by the Manchester attacks will love the casual mention for entertainment purposes."

And a third went on to post "#TriggerPoint #ITV #7/7 #London sat down to watch this second episode, first I see a London bus with a bomb just like 7/7 now talk of Manchester arena bombings. Not really written in good taste is it. I hope now one is truly hurt by this poor writing."

Another comment read: "N’ah, really distasteful to