Well, that's it! Hit BBC drama Happy Valley came to a spectacular end last night, with viewers lauding the cast and creator – Sally Wainwright – for an ~incredible~ run.
Catherine Cawood's story has captivated the nation for the last nine years, and after a gripping finale, #HappyValley has come to an end. The series has shocked us, made us cry, made us laugh and is one we'll never forget ❤️ #iPlayer
For those not in the know, Happy Valley is a crime drama set in West Yorkshire. Premiering way back in 2014, the series follows ballsy police sergeant Catherine Cawood – played by the AMAZING Sarah Lancashire – as she investigates the dark and sinister crimes that have shaped her traumatic past.
Early reports indicate that around 7.52 million people watched the series finale last night, with many more expected to catch up on demand. This series has a devoted fanbase and for very good reason – here's what they had to say about the show finally coming to a close after nine years...
🚨 Beware, this post includes A LOT of Happy Valley spoilers! 🚨
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Well that was fucking brilliant. #HappyValley
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Catherine Cawood tying up all the loose ends on her last day. Fucking love her #HappyValley
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"you kicked that shit outa ME on that barge!" "yeah in the line of FUCKIN' duty!" "you're just not very... BRIGHT sayin' that!" #happyvalley im-
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I could watch a whole extra hour of Catherine and Tommy screaming "no YOU fuck off!" at each other. #HappyValley
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Tommy Lee Royce was brought down by the left wing economic establishment #HappyValley
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On this, Happy Valley finale day, let’s take a moment to remember this fallen queen.
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ENTIRE NATION HAS A SHOT OF ADRENALINE #HappyValley
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My dad ringing the Action Line 😂😂 #HappyValley
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this is one of the most sinister shots on tv i’ve ever seen actually. the way my stomach lurched 😫#happyvalley
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Me if I was Catherine Cawood #happyvalley
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“Who’ll look after the little girls?” “There’s a grandmother.” #happyvalley
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The hug we all needed and the ending they deserved. Phenomenal 🔥#HappyValley #HappyValleyFinale
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working in film and TV I have heard producers say repeatedly no one wants women 40+ in lead, no one wants to fund regional female voices, no one wants to hear women be vulgar and swear. #HappyValley has proven every fucking one wrong. Viva La Sally Wainwright and Sarah Lancashire
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Utterly perfect. Laughing through tears. ‘We had a bit of a tussle. I won, obviously.’ 📸: BBC #HappyValley
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“I think I might have singed one of your crocheted blankets” might be one of the best lines ever 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #HappyValleyFinale #HappyValley
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She deserves every award, every single award. #HappyValley
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The nation’s reaction to Sarah Lancashire after that finale: #HappyValleyFinale #HappyValley
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I love that #happyvalley didn’t pull any mad last minute plot twists/reveals/shock deaths. This show was always about its characters and was a character driven finale. Take a bow 👏🏻
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🚨 spoiler 🚨 I love that the evil men’s fates didn’t even need to be shown. Darius? Busted off-screen. Faisal? Arrested off-screen. That Hepworth prick? Charged off-screen. And Tommy Lee Royce? Tried to die on-screen but ultimately bumped off via text. Glorious. #happyvalley
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The fact Happy Valley is over forever #HappyValley
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me next sunday when there’s no more happy valley at 9pm: #happyvalley
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Me trying to sleep tonight not knowing why the little girl never took her coat off #HappyValley
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The end. #HappyValley 📸: @jginorton