ITV Malpractice viewers flock to comment as they face same issue with drama opener

Malpractice viewers were left flocking to question whether it was just them facing issues as they tuned in to watch ITV's latest series The new medical drama, which started on Sunday night (April 23), follows the aftermath of a 'nightmare' A&E shift.

In the opening episode, viewers saw doctor Lucinda Edwards face the death of opioid overdose patient, Edith Owusu. Unable to be in two places at one time, she had to leave the tragic patient in the hands of her trainee. But when Edith died, an investigation was subsequently launched.

As the series plays out, suspicion arises as medical investigators examine Dr Edwards' behaviour that fateful night. Meanwhile, as the pressure mounts, her personal life starts to unravel and her relationship with her husband begins to crack.

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But although many viewers were fully invested in the opening episode of the new Sunday night drama, others were left confused as they were unable to hear the discussions that were being had as the investigation into what happened began.

One tweeted: "Good but had to put subtitles on very muffled / mumbling #Malpractice." Another said: "This looks good - is anyone else struggling to understand the dialogue?"

But that wasn't the only issue some of those tuning in faced. A viewer shared: "I do like this new #Malpractice show on itv but the amount of inaccuracies is driving me mental." Another complained: "No way on gods earth , if this doctor on #Malpractice was real she would be suspended on full pay pending investigation not still be allowed to work."

Despite some niggles, some viewers decided to binge the series after the first episode aired after they were left hooked by the