I really wanted to like Bodyguard. Like many, I am a huge fan of Line of Duty and so tuned in expectantly to watch Jed Mecurio's latest creation.

I know that many viewers found Bodyguard exhilarating, unfortunately I was not one of them. I found the whole conspiracy plot completely unrealistic and totally preposterous. In addition, there was zero sexual tension between Budd and Montague. The sex scenes were laughably awful and went on waaay to long! All in all, it was impossible to care about any of the characters.

For me, Richard Madden proved to be an uncharismatic leading man. I would have loved Jack O'Connell (so brilliant as Gary Hook in '71) take the role of David Budd. He would have given a truly electrifying performance opposite Keeley Hawes.

I am really surprised that the convoluted plot of Bodygard came from the same mind that gave us the truly gripping Line of Duty.

Roll on 2019 and the return of AC-12 with Super Ted, Steve and Kate. By then Bodyguard will hopefully be a distant memory.