The British series, “Glue,” created by Skins director Jack Thorne, is a unique take on the popular genre of teen drama. Set in the small, agricultural town of Overton, the series follows a group of young people who belong to the same clique. The plot revolves around a mysterious death in the town, and the new police officer, Ruth Rosen, who is tasked with solving the case.
Starting with a drug trip in an oat silo, the series quickly sets a melancholic and suspenseful tone. The idyllic coexistence in Overton is shattered by the discovery of a boy’s body in a field, and the friends are left wondering who could have killed him. Through her investigation, Rosen uncovers the dark secrets of the town and its residents, from ketamine escapades to the secrets of the Sinti and Roma.
With only eight episodes and one season, the series is concise and to the point, yet still delivers a high-quality visual experience with a dreary and bleak aesthetic. The cast is authentic, each character bringing their own individual beauty to the screen. At the center of the plot is the beautiful, red-haired rider Tina, played by Charlotte Spencer, who adds a touch of high school romance to the series.
The main plot starts a little later. A boy’s body is discovered in the field under the edges of a tractor. Death by suffocation. The face dipped in the thick mud. 14-year-old Caleb was part of the gang and the friends are now wondering who could have killed the boy. The newcomer to the police force, Ruth Rosen, once belonged to the clique. She gets to the bottom of the case and sees some new abysses in the otherwise romantic, quiet small town. From ketamine escapades to the secrets of the Sinti and Roma. It could have been anyone. The visual standard of the series is also very high. A bluish filter often makes everything look dreary and bleak. Nevertheless, each of the main actors looks very authentic and beautiful – all in their own individual way.
The series only has a total of eight episodes and only one season. Since the case will be resolved at the end, it is not expected to be continued. At the center of the plot is the beautiful, red-haired rider Tina (Charlotte Spencer), who has various romantic affairs with different boys within the clique. She brings that certain high school feeling to the series, while the other characters next to her seem a bit pale. Stubborn, stormy, passionate. Tina doesn’t let anyone tell her anything, and certainly not her then friend Ruth, who is now interrogating her and placing her under suspicion.
“Glue” authentically portrays the bleak life of British youth in the country and is a must-watch for fans of suspenseful and criminalistic storytelling. The series also appeals to horse enthusiasts, with its unique farm aesthetic
