‘Captivating’ mystery series with Silent Witness and Line of Duty stars is streaming now on Netflix

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The mystery thriller Captivated, featuring Kara Tointon and Allen Leech, is now available to stream in the UK. It’s a quick, twisty watch that might just keep you hooked!

This four-episode series stars Hannah Tointon as Rachel, a single mom working as a cleaner to get by. When she meets a mysterious man named Elliot (played by Leech), she’s offered a better-paying job, but she soon wonders if things are what they seem.

The series, originally called Too Good to Be True, first came out last year. Now, all four episodes are available to stream on Netflix in the UK, having been added to the platform this morning.

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So, alongside Tointon and Leech – you might recognize Leech as Tom Branson from Downton Abbey – the show’s also got some other awesome actors I’m excited about. We’ve got Sara Powell from Silent Witness, Taj Atwal who was in Line of Duty, and John Thomson, who you’ll probably know from Coronation Street. It’s shaping up to be a really strong cast!

While professional critics haven’t widely reviewed Captivated, it does have a user score on IMDb. However, with an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from around 1100 voters, it’s generally considered an average film.

One viewer shared that they really enjoyed the series, finding the relationship between the mother, her son, and her best friend particularly heartwarming. While acknowledging it wasn’t perfect, they also noted it had enough surprising turns to keep them engaged.

I really enjoyed this show! The acting was great, and they did a fantastic job of building suspense. It’s a really good drama, and honestly, I think everyone should check it out. Plus, with only four episodes, it’s a super easy binge – not one of those shows that drags on forever. I’m actually surprised to see some people didn’t rate it highly!

A third viewer shared that they thoroughly enjoyed the show, praising its good pacing and excellent casting. They found it easy to follow and were particularly impressed with how natural and engaging the main actors were.

One viewer wasn’t as impressed, commenting that the show felt predictable and lacked the suspense it could have had. They felt the characters’ potential wasn’t fully utilized to create more excitement.

Captivated is streaming now on Netflix and 5.

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2025-12-21 10:19