The 7.39
Created by David Nicholls
On BBC One
A concentrated two-hour miniseries that uses a recurring commute as the frame for an intimate, morally complicated affair, examining the gap between domestic life and desire.
Partnered commuters Sally and Carl meet on a train and begin a secret affair, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and modern relationships against the backdrop of a mundane commute.
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