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Saving Grace
Grace is a beautiful young nurse who lives a life of pain and anguish. Her addiction to heroin has forced the authorities to take away her beloved daughter Jessica, and put her on the verge of losing her job at the hospital. Grace finds sickly solace at the end of a junkie's needle as she burns the days away, lost in the darkness of despair. A near fatal overdose lands her in the very hospital that she works-but also into the hands of one of the hospital's janitors, Clayton. He's an odd survivalist who hunts rabbits on the weekends from an abandoned school deep in the desolate countryside. When Grace wakes up in the bowels of Clayton's make-shift bunker, he tells her a bizarre story. One in which he has not only saved her from a life of drugs, but also from the horrors of the world itself.
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Plot Summary
Saving Grace is a British comedy-drama television series that follows Grace (Brenda Blethyn), a recently widowed woman who inherits her late husband's marijuana-growing business. Along with her gardener, she navigates the complexities of this unexpected venture, often with humorous and dramatic consequences. The series explores Grace's journey of self-discovery as she adapts to her new, unconventional life.
Critical Reception
Saving Grace was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for Brenda Blethyn's performance. The show was praised for its unique premise, dark humor, and its ability to balance comedic moments with genuine emotional depth. While not a massive mainstream hit, it garnered a loyal following.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Brenda Blethyn's compelling performance as the central character.
Appreciated for its witty and often dark sense of humor.
Commended for its ability to blend comedy with poignant dramatic moments.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but general feedback often highlights the show's originality and Blethyn's captivating portrayal of Grace.
Awards & Accolades
Brenda Blethyn received a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Saving Grace.
Fun Fact
The series was originally broadcast on ITV in the UK and later aired on BBC America in the United States.
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