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The Cage review
The creator of The Responder’s new offering is the tale of two casino employees robbing their workplace. It’s a perfectly plotted thriller but it’s also so much more than that
TL;DR
- Tony Schumacher's 'The Cage' follows casino employees Leanne and Matty as they rob their workplace.
- The series is described as a state-of-the-nation piece, exploring themes of desperation, social issues, and addiction.
- Leanne is a widowed mother caring for her grandmother, facing eviction.
- Matty is a recovering drug addict with a gambling problem, struggling with debt and his relationship with his daughter.
- The drama features strong performances, particularly from Sheridan Smith as Leanne and Michael Socha as Matty.
- Despite the bleakness, the story concludes with a plausible finale offering a sense of redemption.