Last night saw the debut episode of brand new RTE drama, Taken Down.
The show, which comes from the same people that brought us Love Hate, focuses on the issue of Direct Provision in Ireland, and viewers got involved in the conversation online.
With two female leading characters, the plot follows the investigation into the death of a teenager outside a Direct Provision centre in Dublin – and holds all the drama that drew us into Love Hate.
Here’s what people thought!
It’s refreshing and important to see an Irish drama use the precinct of Direct Provision, considering how ignored it is as a system in our society. I think #TakenDown will do a lot to highlight the injustice of that system. #EndDP
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) November 4, 2018
"It really is capturing a lot of what's going on in Dublin"
Lynn Rafferty on #TakenDown
Tonight at 9:30pm pic.twitter.com/GBJyOguSlM— RTE One (@RTEOne) November 4, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed the first episode of #TakenDown. Engaging story, great cast, loads of intrigue. I am ON BOARD.
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) November 4, 2018
Direct provision is such a stain on our national character. Leaving people in limbo while we advocate for our ‘undocumented’ elsewhere, because we love euphemisms. #TakenDown
— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) November 4, 2018
This show will be one of the most if not the most important show of the year. Direct provision is horrendous, people have no idea how awful it is. It is not easy,and not a great place to be #TakenDown
— @Aoifs123 (@Aoifs123) November 4, 2018
This cop is an an idiot…. what's everyone thinking of #TakenDown so far? pic.twitter.com/bsxGib8aHv
— CROSSY (@CrossyTweets) November 4, 2018
Everyone go watch #TakenDown it’s an amazing show !! pic.twitter.com/dVM4IslWUL
— Martini (@ThatBitchIsMe7) November 4, 2018
Direct Provision is such a crime the Irish Government are committing against Refugees and I’m glad there’s a show at least depicting it on Prime Time Tv. #TakenDown
— Daniel Loftus (@EmperorofHoth) November 4, 2018
What did you think of the show!?
