3 more twisty shows to watch immediately if BBC’s The Guest had you on the edge of your seat

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The BBC’s new show The Guest has been gripping viewers since it premiered earlier this week.

In a simpler, more conversational style: This fast-paced, exciting mystery focuses on the character of Fran (played by Eve Myles), a prosperous entrepreneur. She brings aboard a new employee named Ria (portrayed by Gabrielle Creevy).

After Fran motivates Ria to assert control over her own life, they develop a strong bond of friendship. However, following a startling incident, the friends find themselves entangled in each other’s secrets and risky schemes, leading to an intriguing and controlling game similar to cat-and-mouse.

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The cast for the series includes Sion Daniel Young from Slow Horses, Emun Elliott known for his role in The Gold, Bethan Mary-James who was in Death Valley, as well as Joseph Ollman from Queenie. The scripts have been penned by Matthew Barry.

If you’re appreciating the thrilling plot twists in “The Guest,” we’ve got some good news! There are other series similar to it currently streaming, and we’ve conveniently listed 3 top-notch recommendations for your viewing pleasure.

The Replacement

First aired on BBC One in 2017, the Vicky McClure series recently captured audience’s attention once more upon its addition to Netflix early this year.

Just like “The Guest,” “The Replacement” delves into the intertwining lives of two females – Ellen (portrayed by Morven Christie), taking maternity leave, and Paula (played by McClure), whom Ellen hired as a temporary replacement for her job.

Initially, Ellen starts to worry that she may have acted unwisely as Paula gradually assumes control over her clients, superiors, and friends. Later, a mishap significantly intensifies Ellen’s concerns about her decision.

The Joe Ahearne series boasts performances from Richard Rankin of the Rebus series, Dougray Scott known for Crime, Neve McIntosh starring in Shetland, and Navin Chowdhry hailing from EastEnders. With just three episodes, it’s a quick and enjoyable binge-watch.

Available to stream now on Netflix.

Sirens

Starring in this captivating five-part Netflix dark comedy are Meghann Fahy from “The White Lotus”, Milly Alcock known for her role in “House of the Dragon”, and the esteemed Oscar-winner Julianne Moore.

Originally published in May, the series titled “Sirens” focuses on Devon (Fahy), a clever yet troubled individual. She expresses worry over her sister Simone’s (Alcock) involvement with her mysterious employer, Michaela (Moore), who is a billionaire and shrouded in mystery.

In her determined effort to return home, Devon finds herself more and more ensnared within the manipulative environment that is Port Haven, orchestrated by Michaela.

The show generally received praise, holding a strong 74% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, as stated by _Loud and Clear_, which described it as keeping viewers captivated right up to the final frame.

Available to stream now on Netflix.

The Stolen Girl

This year’s exciting addition, titled “The Stolen Girl“, is an adaptation of the book “Playdate” penned by Alex Dahl. The story revolves around Elisa, a mother who permits her daughter Lucia to attend a playdate with a schoolmate.

As a gamer, I’d rephrase that scenario like this: “Heading over to grab Lucia turned out to be a total nightmare for me – turns out it wasn’t a school pickup spot after all, but a holiday rental. To make matters worse, my little one is nowhere to be found now.

This situation triggers a pursuit spanning Europe, as Elisa’s seemingly ideal family starts to fracture under stress, revealing hidden truths that had been kept concealed for quite some time.

The captivating film titled “The Stolen Girl” features Denise Gough from Andor, Ambika Mod from One Day, and Holliday Grainger from Mickey 17. It boasts an impressive 87% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Observer praising it as “completely absurd yet oddly hard to resist”.

Available to stream now on Disney+.

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2025-09-03 14:21