Cuffs

[kellerbrady]

Backlot mentioned a new show with a gay couple


Cuffs – In this new BBC drama, openly gay cop Jake Vickers has a tough first day on the job when his veteran partner doesn’t take him seriously. And his life gets even more complicated thanks to a romance with sexy lawyer Simon Reddington.


www.newnownext.com/roberts-shooter-is-revealed-on-emmerdale-soaps/10/2015/

I can't find any trailer or the name of the actors.

[kevvoi]

Jake is played by Jacob Ifan; his love interest Simon is played by Andrew Hawley

www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-previews/bbc1s-new-police-drama-cuffs-6686743

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5JF7ZZl9dZjpMlrdvxF23RD/pc-jake-vickers

www.imdb.com/title/tt4584074/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_2

[ferdavid]

*-* *-* such a beauty *-*!!!!

[kellerbrady]

Trailer:
www.facebook.com/BBCOne/videos/1024108850942866/

[dmagiclight]

hope to find some clips

[dalia]

looks like user bth5281 is uploading Jake's story on youtube!!

[John Do]

Here are the rest

[kevvoi]

bth5281 - it is great to see you back to posting videos - it has been a long time since you posted clips from the early days of Iolo and Scott (People of the Valley) and Chris (Neighbours) among other storylines. Thank you for posting clips from Cuffs!

[dmagiclight]

yes !!!!! thank you bth5281

[overtherainbow]

The bad things: I didn't like how they made the only gay cop out to be weak. It would have been so much better if he was a badass. That said, it wasn't all bad. The gay cop is gorgeous, he is clearly layered because he's not all a spoiled brat. His mother has cancer and they hinted that he doesn't have a perfect relationship with his dad either. I think it's good that he's an openly gay cop, and the whole "sleeping with the enemy" part should be interesting too So all in all, not perfect but certainly a good start.

[harmonium]

Oct 31, 2015 5:27:43 GMT -5 overtherainbow said:

The bad things: I didn't like how they made the only gay cop out to be weak. It would have been so much better if he was a badass. That said, it wasn't all bad. The gay cop is gorgeous, he is clearly layered because he's not all a spoiled brat. His mother has cancer and they hinted that he doesn't have a perfect relationship with his dad either. I think it's good that he's an openly gay cop, and the whole "sleeping with the enemy" part should be interesting too So all in all, not perfect but certainly a good start.

At the bold part, I beg to differ. I don't think they make him out to be "weak". I just think they are picturing him to be clueless. I got a feeling he is joining the police force because he feels the need to or he was being "forced into". I don't see him being weak, I see him being don't know what to do/expect from his job. You can see his hesitation, but it was more of him (likely) facing such situation for the first time and not knowing how to react, rather than he does not want to do because he is scare or weak.

I thought the first episode is pretty tight, and they are already moving on to introduce the gay pairing. And he is utterly gorgeous. I am looking forward to the rest of the season, which is a pity that it is only 8 episodes (?).

[overtherainbow]

Ok, lets just agree to disagree. He was clearly pictured as weak and a p***y compared to the other more experienced cops. I'm sick of gay characters being protrayed as weak. I thought the way he was protrayed was slightly insulting. Like of course the weakest cop had to be gay!

[justinate]

Nov 1, 2015 5:55:53 GMT -5 overtherainbow said:

Ok, lets just agree to disagree. He was clearly pictured as weak and a p***y compared to the other more experienced cops. I'm sick of gay characters being protrayed as weak. I thought the way he was protrayed was slightly insulting. Like of course the weakest cop had to be gay!

I've bolded part of your quote - don't you think it inadvertently proves exactly Harmonium suggested? Jake is all of 22 years old and seems to have lived a fairly privileged life. He's on his first day of real, boots-on-the-ground police work and immediately thrown into situations that would fluster any rookie. Police academy can teach you a lot of theory and self-defense and handling guns, but not the intricacies of dealing with real, living human beings. Jake's hesitation came down to his lack of experience and knowledge, not his lack of courage. It's simply not a fair comparison against seasoned cops like his partner. If there was another rookie, who was straight but reacted to every situation coolly and knowing exactly what to do, then I would be right there with you. Trust me, few things gall me more than the portrayal of gay characters as physically and/or emotionally weak. But this is not it.

If anything, I'd say the show was unrealistic in depicting Jake come to terms with the reality of community policing within the span of a single day. I suspect this was largely to silence the homophobes who would certainly tie Jake's reticence to his homosexuality. Frankly, this show deserves accolades for their boldness in making the lead character in a police drama gay. Jacob Ifan shares top billing with Ashley Walters in the credits - I can't adequately convey how amazing it is to find the principal protagonist in this genre is a gay man. And the show makes every effort to portray Jake as the hero. Yes, he has a struggle ahead of him but from a storytelling perspective, the show is never not on his side. Even when his partner disparages him as having gotten the job because of Daddy, the show ensures Jake is still portrayed in a positive light - more so than the partner who has a legitimate grouse! And like any hero, Jake gets a romance - one rife with sexual tension. The scene of Simon slipping his business card into Jake's waistband was pretty sexy. I'm keen to see where it'll go.

I'm rooting so hard for this show.

[anthonyl]

There's just no way Jake is portrayed as weak. And his behavior on the job certainly has nothing to do with his sexuality. He is written as the typical inexperienced rookie learning a tough job like we've seen in hundreds of cop shows. He just happens to be gay, which doesn't even factor into the story at all, other that Ryan warning Jake not to date 'the enemy'. And even that isn't about gay/straight. Right now Jake being gay is a non-factor. It won't always be that way as the show has said Jake will face homophobia as the series continues. But no, Jake certainly is not portrayed as weak. After all, he did wind up rescuing Ryan and taking down the racist.

[mizuryuu]

Look forward to more of this show. It is nice to have a out gay protagonist where we don't have to go through the tired hiding their sexuality, then coming out storyline...

[overtherainbow]

Nov 2, 2015 19:43:54 GMT -5 anthonyl said:

There's just no way Jake is portrayed as weak. And his behavior on the job certainly has nothing to do with his sexuality. He is written as the typical inexperienced rookie learning a tough job like we've seen in hundreds of cop shows. He just happens to be gay, which doesn't even factor into the story at all, other that Ryan warning Jake not to date 'the enemy'. And even that isn't about gay/straight. Right now Jake being gay is a non-factor. It won't always be that way as the show has said Jake will face homophobia as the series continues. But no, Jake certainly is not portrayed as weak. After all, he did wind up rescuing Ryan and taking down the racist.

I am allowed to have my own opinion, thank you. He couldn't handle his first day at all. That is a sign of weakness. It's typical that they'd have the gay guy be weak and frail like this. I guess we'll never see a badass gay character.

[mms575]

Nov 4, 2015 0:24:54 GMT -5 overtherainbow said:

Nov 2, 2015 19:43:54 GMT -5 anthonyl said:

There's just no way Jake is portrayed as weak. And his behavior on the job certainly has nothing to do with his sexuality. He is written as the typical inexperienced rookie learning a tough job like we've seen in hundreds of cop shows. He just happens to be gay, which doesn't even factor into the story at all, other that Ryan warning Jake not to date 'the enemy'. And even that isn't about gay/straight. Right now Jake being gay is a non-factor. It won't always be that way as the show has said Jake will face homophobia as the series continues. But no, Jake certainly is not portrayed as weak. After all, he did wind up rescuing Ryan and taking down the racist.

I am allowed to have my own opinion, thank you. He couldn't handle his first day at all. That is a sign of weakness. It's typical that they'd have the gay guy be weak and frail like this. I guess we'll never see a badass gay character.

You absolutely have a right to your opinion. IMO his weakness has nothing to with him been gay it's because of his inexperience. I don't think it's always the gay character who plays this role and anyway he may become the badass character we all want him to be!

[kevvoi]

Some new clips courtesy of bth5281:

[cybersparky]

Nov 4, 2015 0:24:54 GMT -5 overtherainbow said:

Nov 2, 2015 19:43:54 GMT -5 anthonyl said:

There's just no way Jake is portrayed as weak. And his behavior on the job certainly has nothing to do with his sexuality. He is written as the typical inexperienced rookie learning a tough job like we've seen in hundreds of cop shows. He just happens to be gay, which doesn't even factor into the story at all, other that Ryan warning Jake not to date 'the enemy'. And even that isn't about gay/straight. Right now Jake being gay is a non-factor. It won't always be that way as the show has said Jake will face homophobia as the series continues. But no, Jake certainly is not portrayed as weak. After all, he did wind up rescuing Ryan and taking down the racist.

I am allowed to have my own opinion, thank you. He couldn't handle his first day at all. That is a sign of weakness. It's typical that they'd have the gay guy be weak and frail like this. I guess we'll never see a badass gay character.

 ok so yes you are entitled to an opinion, but as people have said its has nothing to do with his sexuality, any person starting in a job, such as the police/ambulance/hospital/armed forces. faced with situations like that with only theory will appear weak and ineffective, i know this to be true actually working on one of those types of industries, they got the character and his actions absolutely right. No one on there first day is going to handle any situation like that, the same as experienced professional would its actually a relief that they didn't portray his doing so as it would have been unbelievable to anyone.

If you didn't actually know that the character was gay before you watched that show, would your opinion be different? or is it the the notion that because the character is gay that they must be awesome on the first day in a job that they have no actual practical experience in.  

[kevvoi]

Anthony's clip from the second episode:

[vesper]

Is everyone they arrest on this show a hipster? I am enjoying this storyline a lot, I can't wait for the drama between James and that lawyer guy.

[overtherainbow]

Nov 10, 2015 12:50:56 GMT -5 vesper said:

Is everyone they arrest on this show a hipster? I am enjoying this storyline a lot, I can't wait for the drama between James and that lawyer guy.

James?

I actually prefer the solicitor guy, Simon. He's more manipulative and interesting than Jake imo. That said, I know we haven't seen much of Jake, I hope he improves because right now the character is not only boring, but comes across as weak, which is something I don't like. This is a contrast to the lesbian who of course is badass, it doesn't read well. But anyway.. I'm sure Jake will become more assertive and confident eventually. Would be awesome if they gave Simon more to do though, because Simon seems awesome. I just have a feeling they won't. He'll probably end up breaking Jake's heart only to be never seen from again, it's so typical.

[talula]

I like Jake, i don't think he is weak or boring,he is acting like a typical newbie on first days of very tough and dangerous job, he is still very young and inexperienced, i'm very interested in his relationship with coworkers and sexy solicitor

[kevvoi]

New clips courtesy of bth5281:

[overtherainbow]

Nov 1, 2015 2:12:13 GMT -5 harmonium said:

Oct 31, 2015 5:27:43 GMT -5 overtherainbow said:

The bad things: I didn't like how they made the only gay cop out to be weak. It would have been so much better if he was a badass. That said, it wasn't all bad. The gay cop is gorgeous, he is clearly layered because he's not all a spoiled brat. His mother has cancer and they hinted that he doesn't have a perfect relationship with his dad either. I think it's good that he's an openly gay cop, and the whole "sleeping with the enemy" part should be interesting too So all in all, not perfect but certainly a good start.

At the bold part, I beg to differ. I don't think they make him out to be "weak". I just think they are picturing him to be clueless. I got a feeling he is joining the police force because he feels the need to or he was being "forced into". I don't see him being weak, I see him being don't know what to do/expect from his job. You can see his hesitation, but it was more of him (likely) facing such situation for the first time and not knowing how to react, rather than he does not want to do because he is scare or weak.

I thought the first episode is pretty tight, and they are already moving on to introduce the gay pairing. And he is utterly gorgeous. I am looking forward to the rest of the season, which is a pity that it is only 8 episodes (?).

I said many good things about the show, yet you guys focused on the one bad thing I had to say. I apologize if I was a bit harsh. I still wish Jake was more badass, but maybe that'll come in time. I like Jake, but he's a bit bland/boring. He's not as interesting as the solicitor imo. Simon has so many layers, it seems like he's manipulative, but I like characters like that.. where you can't really figure out whether they're a good person or not. This doesn't mean I hate Jake, I like him a lot. He's cute and seems nice. But yeah, I do wish he was a bit more confident and not as shy, a bit more badass would be nice. But I know he's new so hopefully that'll happen in time.

Now for the show itself... it's not bad, I do like how they're trying to flesh out the characters, by showing how the job affects them and stuff like that, seeing some of their private lives and not just their work is good too. The storyline with Jake's mom having cancer and Jake's relationship to his dad is well done too, as is the cheating storyline his dad is involved in. I do wish the show was a bit more gritty, but it's still a fairly good show imo.

Jake and Simon definitely have me watching because this is the first time in I can't remember how long I've been into a gay couple on tv. This storyline is one of the things the show gets right imo. It's amazing to see that first look of lust, the flirting, the awkwardness. The show has done a really good job with these two and it's always interesting to see the blossoming of a romance, and they got it right imo. I just wish we'd see more of them! It annoys me how little screen time they get.