COMPULSION viewers were forced to switch off just minutes into Wednesday's episode as they blasted the "unrealistic" premiere.
The mini-series follows a paramedic who, after a fatal train crash, develops a gambling addiction to try to cope with her PTSD – but it hasn't gone down well with some.
The thriller consists of four episodes which will air over four consecutive nights, however, many have stated they won't be tuning in again after its "diabolical" opening instalment.
Taking to Twitter, one person vented: "Wooden acting, far fetched script, ridiculous plot and woeful scene links. Diabolical."
Echoing their comments, someone else fumed: "Can't work out where this is going. Probably nowhere. Won't be tuning in again."
While a third added: "What's supposed to have happened to her? So unrealistic. I'm out."
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Compulsion follows the life of a paramedic named Jenny who winds up developing a gambling addiction after a fatal train crash to try to cope with her PTSD.
Her gambling eventually lands her in hot water when she gets into heavy debt with some dangerous people.
A friend called Sasha offers to help Jenny out of the situation but, Sasha has an agenda of her own.
Speaking on the new Channel 5 show, executive producer Colin McKeown, explained: "We strive with all of our dramas to get the best cast, the best crew and the best script.
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"With Compulsion, we believe we have achieved that.”
The plot is not based on a true story and has been written for entertainment purposes only.
Compulsion will draw to a close on Good Friday at 9pm on Channel 5.
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