Viewers have been loving the new Channel 5 series The Drowning, though several fans of the show have taken to Twitter to point out a somewhat obvious solution to the dramatic storyline on the show. I’m not a thriller fan, but I may have to rethink this after reading J.P. Smith’s spine-tingling, edge-of-your-seat THE DROWNING. —Jacquiwolf. The theme of a parent haunted by the loss of a child can have powerful dramatic potential, and this is the premise behind The Drowning, Channel 5’s new four-night mystery. The Drowning tells the story of a forensic psychologist haunted by his expert witness testimony that sent a young boy to prison for a chilling murder. Created by Francesca Brill, Francesca Brill, Luke Watson. Briefly summarize the plot and setting of this short story. Showing all 1 items ... Drowning is a slow burn psychological thriller where the lead character, Anna, uses wish fulfillment to break free from a cycle of abuse. THE Drowning viewers have pointed out major plot holes - as Daniel is convinced he's Jodie's dead son Tom. The plot is a woman on a beach helplessly watching a man that fell off his boat struggling to stay above the water due to huge waves, he then drowns in the ocean. It is based on Pat Barker's 2001 novel Border Crossing.. Nine years earlier, Jodie and Frank’s four-year-old son Tom vanished during a family outing to a local lake. Using direct quotes provide two examples of a simile. With Jill Halfpenny, Dara Devaney, Deborah Findlay, Deirdre Mullins. His body was never found, and he was presumed dead. Plot. A page-turner from the opening paragraph to the last, the plot twists and turns keeping the reader guessing who-done-it right up until the literal last page. The Drowning ending left some Channel 5 viewers disappointed with some calling it 'utter garbage', although others praised the lead actors. The Drowning: Plot, cast, filming locations and everything you need to know about the Jill Halfpenny drama In this gripping thriller, Jill Halfpenny stars as a mother who is convinced she’s found her missing son after nine years. The Drowning is a 2016 American-Hong Kong thriller drama film directed by Bette Gordon and starring Josh Charles, Julia Stiles and Avan Jogia. Edit Report This. 2. This Morning viewers were left furious on Friday after Alison Hammond revealed major plot details for The Drowning's finale.. The Drowning (2016) Plot Summary (2) A psychiatrist faces his past, present and future when he finds himself involved in the treatment of a young man recently released from prison for a murder committed when the boy was just 11 years old. Since losing her son eight years ago, Jodie has been rebuilding her life but when she catches sight of Daniel, she is convinced she has found her missing son. By Becky Gamester-Newton Published: 22 January 2021 - 2.36pm. 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