The Woman in the wall

Unveiling ‘The Woman in the Wall’: A Gripping Journey Through Mystery and Real-World Pain

Intriguing Beginnings

Imagine awakening in the middle of a country road, clad in a nightgown, surrounded by inquisitive cows. This is the striking opening scene of the new series ‘The Woman in the Wall.’ The protagonist, Lorna Brady, portrayed by Ruth Wilson, experiences a surreal morning — barefoot, bloodied, and bewildered. As she journeys home, the chilling discovery of a Jesus painting with a kitchen knife through one eye sets the tone for a gripping narrative.

The Puzzling Premise

The show unravels with Lorna, a chronic sleepwalker, stumbling upon a lifeless body in her home. The mystery deepens as she grapples with the realization that her sleepwalking renders her oblivious to events around her. Set in the fictional Irish town of Kilkinure, ‘The Woman in the Wall’ follows Lorna, a seamstress, living on the edge of dysfunction due to past traumas, particularly her survival of a Magdalene laundry.

For those unfamiliar with Ireland’s Magdalene laundries, the series provides a swift yet effective education. Between 1922 and 1996, MORE