'She isn't just a pretty face!': Michelle Keegan blows fans away with her performance in Our Girl as viewers rave about 'gripping' drama on Twitter
She took a gamble when she quit Coronation Street in 2014 after six years on the cobbles.
But it seems Michelle Keegan's risk has seriously paid off since her latest role in BBC drama Our Girl is already earning rave reviews from viewers.
The 28-year-old star blew everyone away with her acting skills and powerful performance in Wednesday night's debut episode of the war drama, which has been branded 'gripping' by hundreds of enthusiastic fans on Twitter.
Winning over the nation: Michelle Keegan's latest role in BBC drama Our Girl has scored rave reviews from viewers following Wednesday night's debut episode
Viewers praised both her talent and her beauty, with one enthusing, '#OurGirl loved loved loved it! And @michkeegan proved she isn't just a pretty face... Amazing!!'.
Another enthused, '#OurGirl was sooooo much better than I thought it would be is there ever gonna be a time @michkeegan doesn't look beaut?!'
Twitter went wild for the programme as #OurGirl began trending on the social media site, with TV fans expressing how amazed they were by the opening episode.
'#OurGirl loved it... Well done @michkeegan superb performance... Can't wait till next week xxxx', one fan enthused.
Social media sensation: Twitter went wild for the programme as #OurGirl began trending
Positive reaction: Viewers branded Michelle's powerful performance 'superb'
Captivating: Viewers praised both her talent and her beauty, with one enthusing, '#OurGirl loved loved loved it! And @michkeegan proved she isn't just a pretty face... Amazing!!'
Leading lady: Michelle's role as Corporal Georgie Lane in the new series takes over the lead role from Lacey Turner, who will reprise her character of Molly Dawes but in a minor capacity
One cheeky social media user was mostly interested in the steamy sex scene that kicked off the episode.
'Face it folks . You are watching #OurGirl purely to see Michelle Keegan in a shagging scene :)', they posted.
'I can't wait a WHOLE week for the next episode of @OurGirlWatch , couldn't of picked a better actress! @michkeegan #ourgirl #hooked', another posted.
Exceeding expectations: Many fans were impressed by the quality of the drama
Hooked: Numerous viewers joined in the online conversation by using the hashtag 'hooked'
Ooer: There was also some romantic action to kick off the episode
Subtitles needed: There was very little negative reaction on social media, but one disgruntled viewer did however complain there was 'too much mumbling'
Michelle's role as Corporal Georgie Lane in the new series takes over the lead role from Lacey Turner, who will reprise her character of Molly Dawes but in a minor capacity due to her hectic filming schedule with EastEnders.
Several viewers admitted that while they had been nervous to see Michelle take over the role from talented Lacey, their fears had been unfounded.
One fan wrote,'Why compare @michkeegan & lacey. Different character therefore different actresses..be boring if both the same. #OurGirl'.
Another shared, 'Loved Lacey Turner in Our Girl was a little apprehensive to watch tonight but @michkeegan did a great job, gripping ending #hooked #OurGirl'.
Impressed: Several viewers admitted that while they had been nervous to see Michelle take over the role from talented Lacey, their fears had been unfounded
Still in the show: Lacey reprises her character of Molly Dawes but in a minor capacity due to her hectic filming schedule with EastEnders
Setting pulses racing: One cheeky social media user was mostly interested in the steamy sex scene with Luke Pasqualino that kicked off the episode
Overwhelmingly positive: There was very little negative reaction on social media, but one disgruntled viewer did however complain there was 'too much mumbling'
There was very little negative reaction on social media, but one disgruntled viewer did however complain there was 'too much mumbling'.
Michelle plays an Army medic caught in a love triangle with Luke Pasqualino's character Elvis, while being engaged to Royce Pierreson's character Doctor Jamie Cole.
Speaking about the second season of Our Girl, a BBC spokesperson announced: 'It won't be an easy posting as [Georgie] has to earn the love and trust of her fellow soldiers, and the greater respect of her commanding officer, while working alongside aid workers in the world's biggest refugee camp.
'Kenya will be full of surprises that will challenge Georgie professionally and personally.'
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