Twisty British legal thriller that’s “a proper hold-your-breath affair” is now on Netflix

The British legal thriller, titled The Killing Kind featuring Colin Morgan, has found a fresh streaming platform for its viewing in the United Kingdom.

In 2023, the six-episode show titled “Ingrid Lewis: A Dangerous Encounter” originally aired on Paramount+. This series focuses on barrister Ingrid Lewis, played by Emma Appleton, who once more finds herself dealing with John Webster, a risky client she had defended before.

In the UK, you can now stream Jane Casey’s 2021 novel “The Killing Kind” on Netflix, as they have added all six episodes of this thrilling series to their platform today.

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In the initial run, the series starred Elliot Barnes-Worrell and Olivia D’Lima in secondary roles, initially met with lukewarm reception from critics. However, as of now, the four reviews on Rotten Tomatoes give it a thumbs up.

The London Evening Standard remarked that the captivating interplay between Ingrid and John, which bore resemblance to “Fatal Attraction”, along with the story’s constant surprises, created an exhilarating experience, leaving one on the edge of their seat.

According to Decider, each episode of “The Killing Kind” uncovers fresh hints and aspects that make our connection with the primary characters more intricate, yet forms a genuinely captivating enigma. On the other hand, Yahoo! commended the show for its grand collection of talented actors.

The film’s response from viewers was somewhat divided, as indicated by its Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 44%. Additionally, on IMDb, it received a moderate user rating of 5.9 out of 10, based on over 1600 reviews.

This fan excitedly recommends exploring it, as they believe you won’t be left unsatisfied. Filled with unexpected plot twists, a lingering suspense, and a classic whodunit mystery that keeps you guessing until the end, it’s certainly worth watching from start to finish!

A viewer found the storyline engaging yet somewhat overwhelming due to an excess of unexpected events, which at times seemed far-fetched. Despite finding some plot twists unrealistic, they persisted in watching the entire series.

Starting this Wednesday, 10th of September, a new courtroom-based series, the critically-acclaimed “Accused” by Jimmy McGovern, will join Netflix’s lineup.

The Killing Kind is streaming now on Netflix.

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2025-09-07 09:19