ITV drama branded “good gripping stuff” lands in Netflix’s UK top 10 as fans rediscover it

Finding Alice, the ITV drama branded “good gripping stuff“, has climbed the Netflix trending chart.

Titled “Alice,” the series centers around the protagonist, Keeley Hawes, who is grappling with the heart-wrenching death of her spouse. As time passes, Alice uncovers a series of unsettling truths that her husband had concealed from her all along.

When her husband passes away in their newly built house, which he designed himself, Alice discovers a trail of mysterious and alarming secrets that he had concealed from her.

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It seems that fans are finding the show again, as it has climbed up to the fourth spot in the Top 10 TV shows on Netflix UK ever since its debut on August 1st.

Back in early 2021, I stumbled upon the captivating series, “Finding Alice,” which aired on ITV. This drama stars none other than Joanna Lumley, a legend from “Absolutely Fabulous,” alongside the brilliant Gemma Jones, known for her role in “Bridget Jones.” Additionally, it features Nigel Havers from “Corrie,” Sharon Rooney from “Daddy Issues,” and Rhashan Stone, who was remarkable in “Keeping Faith.

The response to the show has been varied, and it’s currently rated 69% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 critic evaluations. Many critics have commended Hawes for his exceptional acting performance.

Decider remarks that finding ‘Alice’ skillfully blends drama and humor, moments of sorrow and joy, and it’s all held together beautifully by a standout performance from Keeley Hawes.

In the review of “What She Said”, it was noted that the material was captivating, made even more so by Keeley Hawes’ distinctive portrayal. Meanwhile, Paste Magazine referred to Hawes’ performance as Alice as incredibly attractive or powerful.

As a captivated admirer, I struggle to find the words to express the sheer joy I felt witnessing the emergence of this breathtaking work of harmony amidst the tumultuous disarray of the previous year. Savor every moment of it!

Some viewers found the show challenging, with The Mail on Sunday writing: “I believe it aims to be a ‘melancholically humorous’ exploration of grief and uncovering your spouse’s hidden secrets (quite the revelation), but the dialogue resulted in everyone appearing excessively irritating and unpleasant.

According to The Times, there’s not a moment when they find themselves trusting Hawes’ character at all.

Finding Alice is streaming now on Netflix and ITVX.

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2025-08-05 18:50