‘She deserves so much recognition’: Our Girl fans praise Michelle Keegan as her character Georgie breaks down in tears after the death of Fingers in harrowing scene
Michelle Keegan shined in a dramatic scene on Tuesday’s episode of Our Girl that saw her character break down in tears over the death of Fingers and won her universal praise from viewers.
The episode opened with Fingers (Sean Ward) being put into a vehicle and rushed to hospital after he was left bleeding from a gunshot wound.
Michelle’s Georgie Lane desperately tried to keep her brother-in-law alive, even performing a dangerous procedure where she released pressure on his lung with a syringe.
Heartbreaking: Michelle Keegan, 32, shined in a dramatic scene on Tuesday’s episode of Our Girl that saw her character break down in tears over the death of Fingers (Sean Ward)
Although the team managed to stabilise his condition and got him to a medical centre, Fingers’ condition worsened, leading him to die from his wounds.
Georgie watched on from outside the room as Fingers lost his life with the doctor’s confirming his time of death.
She entered the room with her hand over her mouth in shock as she began to tear up while looking down at him.
Georgie was then left with the heartbreaking task of breaking the news to Fingers’ death to his wife and empty out his locker.
Emotional: Georgie watched on from outside the room as Fingers lost his life with the doctor’s confirming his time of death
Tragedy: The episode opened with Fingers being rushed to hospital after he was left bleeding from a gunshot wound
Family: Georgie was left with the heartbreaking task of breaking the news to Fingers’ death to his wife and empty out his locker
Meanwhile, Kingy (Rolan Bell) addressed the platoon and said: ‘His enthusiasm never wavered. We’ve all lost a brilliant soldier, and a friend.’
Fans of the military drama took to social media in droves to bid farewell to Fingers and to praise Michelle’s acting in the emotional scene.
One user wrote: ‘@michkeegan Wow what an amazing episode of #OurGirl I haven’t stopped crying.
‘Michelle you are an amazing actress you were so good tonight it was so moving, I wish it wasn’t fingers time to go.’
Another said: ‘Michelle Keegan is absolutely Unreal! What a sad episode tonight. But I could actually watch this programme forever!
One user added: ‘@michkeegan was just incredible as always. The show wouldn’t be the same without Michelle. She’s the best actress who deserves so much recognition.’
Reaction: Viewers were full of praise for Michelle’s performance in the emotional episode
It remains to be seen whether Georgie will survive her latest mission, after actress Michelle confirmed that this would be her final series of Our Girl.
It is believed she wants to pursue new acting jobs and plans to spend more time at home in the UK after her husband Mark Wright, also 32, moved back from Los Angeles last year, where he was working on US TV.
She had previously spent several months each year filming in far-flung locations including South Africa, Nepal and Malaysia.
The star has also teased that she’ll never say never about returning to Our Girl.
Bowing out: It remains to be seen whether Georgie will survive her latest mission, after actress Michelle confirmed that this would be her final series of Our Girl
‘You can never say it’s forever, I just can’t,’ said Michelle during a Q&A heard by the Evening Standard.
‘It’s really tough. I’ve done four series, and I just want to explore other opportunities, that’s it. I love the show so much. This show has helped me grow to how I am now.
‘These four years have made me grow more than any other show in my life. This isn’t typical for me.’
Our Girl continues on Tuesday, April 21 at 9pm on BBC One.
Personal life: It is believed she wants to pursue new acting jobs and plans to spend more time at home in the UK after her husband Mark Wright, also 32, moved back from LA last year