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Bad Girls
Bad Girls is a British television drama series that was broadcast on ITV from 1 June 1999 to 20 December 2006 and starred Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Debra Stephenson, Linda Henry, Jack Ellis and many more throughout the eight-year run. The series was broadcast in 17 countries and was produced by Shed Productions, the company which later produced Footballers' Wives and Waterloo Road. It is set in the fictional women's prison of Larkhall, and features a mixture of serious and light storylines focusing on the prisoners and staff of G Wing. From 2010, the UK broadcast rights were bought by CBS Drama, and is repeated regularly – as of September 2012, the channel is re-running the series again in a late-night time slot.
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Plot Summary
In Copenhagen, Sweden, a charismatic mob boss, Frank Aris, is released from prison after serving time for a violent crime. He quickly reconnects with his former associates and begins to rebuild his criminal empire. However, his re-emergence attracts unwanted attention from a relentless detective determined to bring him down. As Frank navigates the dangerous underworld, he must confront betrayal from within his own ranks and the constant threat of law enforcement.
Critical Reception
Bad Girls received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its gritty atmosphere, strong performances, and tense action sequences. It was particularly noted for its realistic portrayal of criminal life and the moral ambiguities of its characters. Audiences also appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and the compelling portrayal of its anti-hero.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense atmosphere and realistic depiction of crime.
Mads Mikkelsen's performance as the complex mob boss was a standout.
The film offers a compelling, albeit bleak, look into the criminal underworld.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Jens Lapidus, a popular Swedish crime writer known for his Stockholm Noir series.
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