Claws out after crime drama’s cat scene

RTÉ’s hit drama Love/Hate lived up to its name as it began its latest series by attracting praise for its portrayal of the gardaí, but sparking anger over the killing of a cat.

The first episode of series four of the groundbreaking show about gangland crime in Dublin attracted 971,000 viewers on Sunday night — 53% of the viewing public.

It introduced Garda characters in a significant way for the first time, and while series writer Stuart Carolan had said recently he was worried about how real members of the force would react, the response was generally positive.