'I hope I didn't used to be an alcoholic' – Jamie Dornan's humor brings life to The Tourist

"Either I Have the Worst Luck in the World, or Someone's Trying to Kill Me," declared Jamie Dornan's character in 'The Tourist', a thrilling, humor-infused action-drama on BBC One. It's been a year since the world was introduced to this exciting series that marked a high-profile return to the small screen for the Irish actor, once famous for his role as a suave protagonist in the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' franchise.

While Dornan may have struggled to escape the shadow of the Fifty Shades series, his breakthrough role as the chilling Paul Spector in 'The Fall' remained etched in the minds of many. According to reports from early 2022 by The Guardian, 'The Tourist' was a breath of fresh air for fans who had been longing for the actor's riveting performance in a suspense thriller.

Dornan, known as 'The Man' in 'The Tourist', is reminiscent of his compelling performance in 'The Fall'. This thrilling outback drama from Harry and Jack Williams, the acclaimed writers of 'The Missing', paints Dornan in a far more action-packed role than before. As reported in The Guardian, the first episode itself promised that the series would live up to the writers' past successes.

In the show, 'The Man' finds himself in the sprawling Australian outback, caught in a cat-and-mouse game that leads to an unforgettable line: "Fuck me, that's lovely" - a comment made in the midst of chaos, just after narrowly escaping a diner explosion. This injects moments of levity into an otherwise nerve-wracking narrative, keeping the premise from self-destructing.

Moreover, Dornan's character's quip, "I hope I didn't used to be an alcoholic", as he enjoys a post-bomb beer, peppered the show with relatable humor, revealing a more humane aspect of 'The Tourist'.

As we look back, it's clear that 'The Tourist' wasn't just about the thrill of the chase or the suspense of an amnesiac's journey to self-discovery. It was a vehicle that allowed Jamie Dornan to demonstrate his acting prowess, effectively making the series a success.

So, was Jamie Dornan's acting ability in 'The Fall' a hallucination? A year on from the premiere of 'The Tourist', fans can unanimously agree: Definitely not. The drama heart, the twists and turns, and Dornan's fine form all contributed to a 'Memento-lite' series that was, in Dornan's own words, absolutely "lovely".

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