Viewers of ITV’s new drama Out There quickly voiced concerns over Martin Clunes’ Welsh accent
Cardiff: So, the new drama Out There just premiered on ITV, and it stars Martin Clunes as a Welsh farmer named Nathan Williams. The show kicked off on January 19, and folks were really drawn in by its intense storyline.
It dives into the dark world of county lines drug dealing, showing how it affects Nathan’s community. But, right off the bat, viewers had some strong opinions about Martin’s Welsh accent. Many took to social media to express their thoughts after the first episode aired.
Some fans were pretty vocal, saying things like, “As a Welsh person, this accent is really off-putting.” Others chimed in, pointing out that it didn’t sound like any Welsh accent they recognized. It seems like the accent was a hot topic on X, formerly known as Twitter.
On the flip side, a few viewers defended Martin, saying they didn’t have any issues with it. They pointed out that Wales has a variety of accents, so it’s all a bit subjective.
But it wasn’t just the accent that got people talking. The opening scene of the show was quite shocking. Nathan gets a distressing call and rushes to help a woman named Gwen. When he arrives, he finds an elderly man locked in a barn with a shotgun.
Things escalate quickly, and viewers were left stunned by the graphic nature of the scene. Many took to social media again, saying it was more depressing than they expected. One viewer even mentioned it might be too stressful to watch.
For those interested, the second episode of Out There airs on ITV1 on January 20 at 9 PM, and you can catch the full box set on ITVX now.
