Anne-Marie Duff and Anna Maxwell Martin’s “compelling” BBC drama lands new UK streaming home

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In a new development, the acclaimed BBC legal drama starring Anne-Marie Duff and Anna Maxwell Martin, formerly known as “Accused,” has found its next streaming platform within the United Kingdom.

In 2010 and 2012, an anthology series was broadcast, featuring multiple characters who are all waiting for the outcome of their respective court trials. Each episode centered around a distinct legal case.

In the series authored by Jimmy McGovern, a remarkable array of talented actors have come together, including Duff, Martin, as well as Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, Andy Serkis, Naomie Harris, Stephen Graham, Sean Bean, Olivia Colman, and Sheridan Smith.

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Despite airing more than a decade back, the popular drama “Accused” is now making its way to a new streaming platform in the UK. Starting from September 10th, all 10 episodes of the series will be available on Netflix.

If you’re really interested, you might find it worthwhile to check out the audience responses. The series has a noteworthy average rating of 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb, based on more than 3,200 reviews.

Every single hour-long story within this series is riveting, from beginning to end. Jimmy McGovern demonstrates his skill in writing concise scripts that captivate with their authenticity and pace. The series is also elevated by top-notch acting performances from the English cast.

A different spectator also showered compliments, describing it as “engrossing television,” and further commented: “In my opinion, this show delves into the murky waters of justice, suggesting that the reasons behind a person’s criminal actions aren’t necessarily clear-cut and can be intricate.

This user adores the show, stating that it frequently presents characters who can be either innocent or guilty, leaving the audience to make their own judgments. The captivating narratives keep viewers on their toes and guessing, making the series truly intriguing – a term this user also used to describe it as “amazing”.

In 2023, Fox re-imagined the show initially accused of, featuring a cast including Wendell Pierce, Cobie Smulders, and Abigail Breslin, with two seasons released so far.

Apart from their joint work on the British series, Martin and McGovern have previously teamed up this year for the television movie named “Unforgivable,” where Anna Friel and Jonas Armstrong were among the cast members as well.

Accused will stream on Netflix from 10 September.

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2025-09-02 16:50