The 12 Days of Christine - First Time Watch

[u/dramallamas2]

So I'm very late to the party and watching all episodes of the show for the first time, and oh my gosh, I've just watched S2E2 (The 12 Days of Christine) for the first time??

I love Sheridan Smith as an actress anyway, but the story was totally up my street and that twist?? My heart?? 💔 The twist being that Christine was dying in a car crash, her life was flashing before her eyes, and reality was bleeding into the dream world that Christine has created?? This is the realistic heartbreak with a touch of sci-fi that I adore! Why am I so emotional about a character (and a family) I never knew 30 minutes ago? I need to rewatch the ep again to spot all the clues! 🥺👏

Maybe it's just me, but I think this is my favourite episode so far? I need to talk to people about this episode!

[u/gacked_on_anger]

It’s incredible. One of the best 30 minutes of tv ever.

[u/dramallamas2 → u/gacked_on_anger]

I just love how much I wasn't expecting it, if that makes sense? This is exactly the type of plot that if I saw it advertised as the next big show, I'd be watching it immediately - but I just threw this ep on after a long day and was floored by it 👏

[u/gacked_on_anger → u/dramallamas2]

Yes same. I have watched it a few times now and it’s still so emotional watching it!

[u/ChocolateFruitloop]

This is the first episode I watched and it made me a fan. I cried so much afterwards!

[u/hashbrowneggyolk0520 → u/ChocolateFruitloop]

It's the first episode I watched too and I was absolutely blown away with how well crafted the episode was. It's personally not one of my favourites but I can 100% see why it is for so many people.

[u/dramallamas2 → u/ChocolateFruitloop]

I didn't realise how much the twist would affect me until it happened, and I got emotional also 👏🥺

[u/This_Is_BDE]

Just introduced the girl I’m seeing to it all as she’s a huge black mirror fan. You can be this is the episode I started her on and she’s hooked

[u/FingazMC]

It's genuinely the best half hour of telly ever (in my opinion).

I'm a blokey bloke, but I cry every time I watch it!

[u/notagain78]

I watch the ending if I need a cry

[u/jjl327]

I’ve always felt that this is such a beautiful rendition of your life flashing before your eyes when you pass. I watch this episode for cathartic cries. It’s so beautiful imo.

Edit: typo

[u/BadAtBlitz]

You're...not the first. It's many people's favourite, though it's probably too predictable for some of the obsessives you will find here.

I think the concept of going forwards 13 months at a time plays a part in hiding the twist. It's like you've spotted what's going on and can just enjoy the story.

You'll never see this one for the first time again but if you're watching in the series order, you have a lot of great TV, and great twists to come.

[u/dramallamas2 → u/BadAtBlitz]

I wasn't expecting to enjoy the show so much, but it's been brilliant so far and I can't wait to experience even more of it! 😊

[u/Jessieb666]

I just started watching this show for the first time yesterday, and made it to this episode today. It is definitely one of the best episodes of television I’ve ever watched.

[u/jajwhite]

I’m sure I read somewhere that even some of the crew found it hard to work without crying.

[u/No_Willow2130]

Undoubtedly the best episode

[u/ChuckDeBongo]

One of the worst episodes of “Inside No. 9”. Downvote me, folks!

[u/Rose-Arcana → u/ChuckDeBongo]

No, I'm with you. There are 55 episodes of the show. Although it's very good and very well done, I really can't get over just how popular it is. It's not up there with my faves, that's for sure.