BBC drops new episodes of “tense, against-the-clock” thriller branded “superb”

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Looking for a gripping European thriller to watch all at once? Check out Hidden Assets, now available on BBC iPlayer. It’s full of suspense and filmed across multiple locations.

I’m really into this show! It’s a cool collaboration between Ireland, Belgium, and Canada, and it ran for three seasons on Irish TV from 2021 to 2025. Each season has six episodes, and it’s all about the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau teaming up with detectives in Belgium and Spain to fight terrorism. It’s a great premise!

Angeline Ball starred as DS Emer Berry in the first season, and Nora-Jane Noone took on the role of DS Claire Wallace for seasons two and three.

I’ve been totally hooked on this new series! It was created by Peter McKenna, and honestly, the BBC description nails it – it’s a super tense, race-against-time thriller. The cast is fantastic too, with Aaron Monaghan, Cathy Belton, Simone Kirby, Wouter Hendrickx, and Kwaku Fortune all bringing their A-game.

Despite receiving little attention from critics – only a few reviews for the first season appear on Rotten Tomatoes – the show has been well-received by viewers, who often describe it as a strong police drama on IMDb.

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Viewers praised the show as a refreshing and well-paced drama. One fan commented it wasn’t unnecessarily long like many shows today, while another highlighted the high-quality acting and believable storyline, calling it a pleasant surprise.

Someone else called it a fantastic police drama, praising the acting and writing as superb.

Someone else raved about the first season, calling it one of the best they’ve seen in years and expressing hope for a second season.

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Hidden Assets is streaming on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-04-08 17:19