Marriage came to an end this week and fans are mostly satisfied with the conclusion to the Sean Bean and Nicola Walker-fronted drama, with many praising the performances and overall story.
For the past few weeks, fans have had plenty to say about Marriage including this hilarious complaint and claims people are "missing the point", but the finale has seen an outpouring of praise from TV fans.
Stefan Golaszewski's latest BBC series follows Emma and Ian, a couple who have been married for 27 years, and documents all the ups and downs that come from a long-term partnership including parenting, job stresses, intimacy, and more, with the story feeling raw and relatable for many viewers.
Throughout the course of the four-part series, Emma and Ian have juggled a lot, including the latter coming to terms with his recent redundancy and a difficult job search, while Emma's career seems to be going great. It's a slow-paced drama but fans have loved following the couple's day-to-day lives as they deal with a number of roadblocks.
In the series finale, their daughter Jessica (Chantelle Alle) moves out of the home she shares with her boyfriend Adam, much to Ian and Emma's relief as they really didn't like him. While Ian helps pack up her stuff, Adam attempts to make small talk by berating women, and Ian tells him to "grow up", finally getting to tell him exactly what he thinks of him.
Meanwhile, Ian opens up to Jessica about adopting her and shows her the letter he wrote to her as a baby, finally having a conversation it's clear they've never had before. As well as this, truths are revealed about the couple's deceased son Nicholas, and the episode is filled with bittersweet moments.
Because of the emotional rollercoaster and a conclusion which unites the family, seeing Jessica back with her parents, fans have taken to Twitter to have their say on the ending with many calling it "beautiful".
I’ve just watched the final episode of Marriage. A beautifully observed drama about the life between two people. A big thanks to all those who helped to make it, including writer Stefan Golaszewski, Nicola Walker and Sean Bean #Marriage #MarriagebbcAugust 17, 2022
Just finished watching the final episode of marriage and it's been a rollercoaster of emotions but beautifully nuanced by the main characters. The minute I saw Sean Bean was in a lead role it was a must watch, he didn't disappoint. British drama at its very best. #marriagebbcAugust 23, 2022
Just watched the final episode of #marriagebbc. It wasn't always an easy watch but the whole series was beautifully observed and so well acted.August 16, 2022
Just finished #marriagebbc and I really enjoyed it in the end. Yes it’s a slow burner but makes a refreshing change to see normal people in a normal house and normal situations. Great acting - wouldn’t expect anything elseAugust 20, 2022
#marriagebbc Just watched - experienced - all four episodes. A brilliant piece of work. Brave on so many levels. Writing, direction and two beautiful and intensely sensitive performances from Sean Bean and Nicola Walker and ensemble.August 15, 2022
Totally blown away by #marriagebbc. The detail. The nuance. Everything that is unsaid. Everything that is said. All pitched SO perfectly. TV drama at it’s absolute best. pic.twitter.com/0CcOxQ7hLzAugust 23, 2022
It's not yet known if Marriage will return for a second season, as things seem to have been wrapped up quite nicely for viewers who have followed Ian and Emma on their everyday journey. But if that changes, we'll let you know!
Watch Marriage online now via BBC iPlayer.
