The Au Pair viewers all had the same two complaints just minutes into the brand new show, with some insisting that they ‘won’t be watching the whole thing’.

The first instalment of the Channel 5 drama aired at 9pm on Monday with fans excited to see if it would turn out to be a new series for them to get hooked on.

Initial signs were promising with a star-studded cast, including Hercule Poirot himself David Suchet, and the premise of a peaceful country household shaken up by a new arrival.

The opening episode saw high-flying Chris (Kenny Doughty) and his seamstress wife Zoe Dalton (Sally Bretton) living happily with two stepchildren, Amber and Noah, in a breathtaking home in the Cotswolds.

That is, until French au pair Sandrine (Ludmilla Makowski) entered the fray and became fixated on the family.

But those watching were put off by aspects of the series’ production, with many taking to social media to slam its choice of location.

The Au Pair viewers all had the same two complaints minutes into the brand new show, with some claiming they ‘won’t be watching the whole thing’ (pictured: David Suchet in the drama)

The first instalment of the Channel 5 drama aired at 9pm on Monday with fans excited to see if it would turn out to be a new series for them to get hooked on

Initial signs were promising with a star-studded cast and the premise of a peaceful country household shaken up by a new arrival (pictured: Ludmilla Makowski as Sandrine)

One disappointed viewer said on X: ‘Settled down to watch the new series “The Au Pair” tonight. It’s set in the Cotswolds. I thought the village looked decidedly uncotswoldy. No cotswold stone cottages was a ᴅᴇᴀᴅ giveaway. On closer inspection It’s filmed in Ireland. B****y ridiculous.’

Another agreed: ‘Looks like Westport in Ireland.’ 

And a third added: ‘Is this going to be another Channel 5 show I watch and then wish I hadn’t? I see they’ve done the usual thing of filming it abroad and trying to pᴀss it off as England, despite it being obvious it isn’t and just making things feel jarring.’ 

Meanwhile, a host of Channel 5 fans lashed out at the show’s ‘predictable’ plot, with many not even sticking around to see if their theories about what happens materialise.

One frustrated X user posted: ‘Just tuned in. It feels like this is gonna be the usual debacle… Couple employ an Au Pair.. The couple are having problems. The Au Pair is a psycho, sticks her oar in and causes havoc. Prove me wrong!’

Another added: ‘The Au Pair Channel 5. I worked out the plot in minutes. Sandrine was fostered by Dalton & had a ‘special’ ‘secret’ relationship with him as a child. Zoe was horrible to Sandrine when she was little so Sandrine gets revenge as the Au Pair by murdering George & Zoe. So predictable.’

A third said: ‘It’s quite ridiculous. Pathetic, almost like a project given to kids in year 5 drama class. I love the way after doing her dirty deeds the au pair is always right there by the door as a conversation happens, or by the window grinning at her success. It c**p.’ 

Another infuriated viewer added: ‘Why would the husband even be listening to the Au Pair considering she’s only been there 5 minutes?’

But those watching were put off by aspects of the series’ production, with many taking to social media to slam its choice of location

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And one user posted: ‘I could have written this myself. I know exactly what they’re going to say and do… So far, hope it proves me wrong, or I won’t be watching the whole thing.’ 

In good news for Channel 5, iconic series Faking It is reportedly set to make a brilliant comeback soon, putting a new generation of fakers to the test.

Originally aired on Channel 4 from 2000 to 2006, the series was highly acclaimed during its original run, even winning two prestigious BAFTA awards for its innovative approach to reality television.

The show sees ordinary members of the public paired with seasoned professionals to learn a new skill or craft over the course of a month.

Though no other details about the reboot are available at this time, fans of the original will surely be eagerly awaiting the return of one of their favourite shows.