Catch-22 follows American soldier and bombardier John Yossarain (played by Christopher Abbott) who is trying to complete the requisite number of missions to be sent home from the frontline during the Second World War.
The drama premiered on Channel 4 tonight and viewers were left frustrated when the voice over person announced prior to the show stating that there would be no adverts during the episode.
About 20 minutes into the show Catch-22 paused for its first ad break leading viewers to question why they were promised something different.
One remarked: “@4Viewers you are quite happily promoting #Catch22 being ad-free ... Oh guess what happened 20 minutes in #confused.”
“‘Now on @Channel4 and with no breaks, new satirical drama, #Catch22.’ 15mins later:” another posted alongside a picture of an advert on their TV screen.
A third wrote: “The voice over on CH4 said ad free. There have been never ending ads. Why say it? Why? #catch22.”
“@Channel4 #catch22 you said no ad breaks, and 20 minutes in there’s an ad break?” tweeted a fourth.
Another questioned: “Seriously #Channel4 why say no commercials on #catch22 ? There are so many it is ruining the vibe, and the volume on the ads is
