Channel 5 The Rumour viewers issue same complaint as they fume over 'far-fetched' plot

It seems that Channel 5 viewers have been less than impressed with the channel's latest thriller, The Rumour.

The series stars the likes of Rivals Emily Atack and All Creatures Great and Small's Rachel Shenton, who recently opened up about her big responsibility.

The five-part series, which premiered last week, follows the story of a mother named Joanna (Rachel Shenton) who moves to the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie (Eiden-River Coleman).

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Following its release, The Rumour is currently the number one series on 5's streaming charts, as the first three episodes dropped. However, viewers have been quick to issue a complaint, with many left frustrated.

One person on Facebook said, " I thought all the episodes would be on their app to stream like all the other channel apps do, but they weren't, so I can't be bothered to watch now."

Someone else wrote: "It's quite good, shame we can't watch the whole lot on streaming." Another added: "Made it to the 3rd episode and gave up, so far fetched and she's so bl***y irritating."

Last week, one person reeled: "Oh f**k waiting till next week to find out who Sally sodding McGowen is?! What are you playing at Channel 5? Those days are gone. Get it all on My5."

However, other viewers are gripped by the series as one fan commented: "I'm really enjoying #TheRumour on @channel5_tv. I cannot wait for the next episode." Another said: "Watching #TheRumour, and I'm gripped already! Bring on more episodes @channel5_tv x."

Viewers won't have long to wait for the last two instalments of the Channel 5 show as the penultimate episode airs on Wednesday (September 17), followed by the finale on Thursday evening.

The gripping show follows Joanna trying to get a start a fresh life in a peaceful place with her son. However, things take a sinister turn when she discovers a chilling rumour about a convicted child killer hiding in plain sight.

A synopsis for the show reads: "Joanna seizes the chance to bond with the local mums by sharing it - unknowingly unleashing a wave of paranoia and suspicion. As whispers grow louder and tensions rise, Joanna is swept into a dangerous spiral of secrets and blame.

"With trust eroding and fear spreading like wildfire, she begins to question not only the town's past but her own instincts. Who can she trust? And what will it cost her to find the truth?"

A teaser for the penultimate episode teases that Joanna becomes obsessed with finding out who Sally McGowen is while Michael is left horrified by her behaviour, revealing he knows that she scared a child in London.

It adds: "Undeterred, she believes a prison painting could expose the truth. Fired from work, she rushes to Kay's house and saves her from a gas leak. Joanna tips off Zac, but when he exposes Liz, Bea realises Joanna was the source."

The Rumour continues on Wednesday September 17 on Channel 5 from 9pm.