Some viewers have been left disappointed after the BBC drama The Replacement reached its conclusion.
As the three-part show came to an end on Tuesday, fans felt that the apparently sudden resolution left unanswered questions.
Aaaaand breathe!
It’s all over – we found out the truth. Didn’t we…?
Thank you for watching #TheReplacement. pic.twitter.com/9OTNOgTmIs— BBC One (@BBCOne) March 14, 2017
The show about expectant architect Ellen (Morven Christie), who fears that her maternity cover Paula (Vicky McClure) is trying to sabotage her, ended as Paula was finally exposed after taking Ellen’s baby hostage.
But while tensions reached boiling point during the finale, leading viewers to question whether Ellen’s suspicions really were just paranoia, the abrupt conclusion left some even more confused.
And, of course, they took their complaints to Twitter…
Ending of the replacement was very disappointing
— Alice (@alicecollierx) March 14, 2017
Well that ending made no sense #TheReplacement
— Lauren Richman (@starlet_laur) March 14, 2017
#thereplacement wait..what?…how did the police know? so many nanswered questions…aaaaarrrrghhhh…..
— debby field (@debbyfield1) March 14, 2017
Feel like the ending of #TheReplacement was hurried with lots unanswered.
— Claire Kearney (@ClaireRKearney) March 14, 2017
The ending of #TheReplacement was a little bit flat? Why did she suddenly give up and reveal all
— Erin Alex Knowles (@erinalexknowles) March 14, 2017
But, on the whole, the series went down well with viewers during the BBC One 9-10pm time slot.
#TheReplacement was nonsensical from start to finish but I liked it!
— Ana M (@anabanana_1000) March 14, 2017
#TheReplacement not the best ending but enjoyed it. Gripping
— oruj (@orujdefoite) March 14, 2017
#TheReplacement bravo, one of the best TV drama’s I have seen @Vicky_McClure #edgeofmyseat @BBCOne
— zedberry fitch (@zedberry) March 14, 2017
The show has been dividing opinions since its beginning last month, with some feeling that the story of a jealous pregnant woman was stereotypical and even offensive.
After the first episode, one person wrote: “#TheReplacement give up now. Could have done office politics without the female stereotypes but that’s too much to ask in 2017.”
Another said: “Dreadful story line! Pretending pregnant women are crazy and a risk. Utter BS and depressing! #TheReplacement.”
The show’s writer and director Joe Ahearne said at the time: “The fact it’s a pregnant woman going through this intensifies the dilemma.
“Women get attacked from every side when they make decisions about how to manage the change in their life.
“Whatever decision they make is challenged and dissected. It’s the perfect landscape for paranoia and suspense.