Could you hear what was going on in Rillington Place?

Last night viewers ventured into the home of serial killer John Reginald Christie for the first episode of the new BBC1 drama Rillington Place.

The retelling of the tale Yorkshire-born strangler (played by Tim Roth) – who killed eight women in his Notting Hill flat – and his wife Ethel (Samantha Morton) provided a look into the dark mind of a mass-murderer. So dark, in fact, that some viewers couldn’t see what was going on.

#rillingtonplace oh my, it's scary – and very dark #needatorch

— Kirsty Christmas (@ChristmasKirsty) November 29, 2016

However, some viewers on RadioTimes.com’s Facebook page thought it added to the drama…

As well as the darkness on screen, other viewers claimed the struggled to hear Tim Roth’s creepy whispers…

Dear @BBC
Can you make dramas so we can actually hear what the actors are saying without turning the VOLUME UP AND UP? #rillingtonplace

— The Ranger (@Ranger6719) November 29, 2016

Somebody give 'em a bloody throat lozenge so I can hear what they're saying. #rillingtonplace

— john graham (@spinnerjohn) November 29, 2016

I've struggled along now for 45 minutes, not worth it when I can't hear a damned word and know the ending. I'm bailing. #rillingtonplace

— Maria (@MariaErrington) November 29, 2016

Although others liked the historical accuracy of Tim Roth’s mumbles (John Christie said he lost his voice after a mustard gas attack in The First World War).

#rillingtonplace @BBC could hardly hear it, apparently Christies voice was damaged due to the gas he used on his victims ?

— #teamkirst (@katrine61966) November 29, 2016

But others were still unimpressed, finding the drama too slow to unfold.

45 minutes and nothing has happened. Great actors. Boring script. Switching off. #RillingtonPlace

— Dave James (@DaveJamesOnAir) November 29, 2016

However, the series has clearly provoked many responses, with some celebrating Tim Roth and Samantha Morton’s “acting masterpiece”.

#rillingtonplace – an acting masterpiece from Tim Roth and Samantha Morton – sinister gripping and disturbing – fabulous !!!!

— Moira Wilson (@kennysmo) November 29, 2016

I recommend #rillingtonplace. I almost didn’t watch because story so bleak. Tim Roth and Samantha Morton are masters. We are lucky to have.

— Alison (@Axle_Tree) November 30, 2016

So, what was YOUR verdict on the show? If you’ve got an opinion, leave it in the comment box below.

Rillington Places continues 9pm next Tuesday