Must-watch! Nicola Walker’s “gripping” 2-part crime drama with Doc Martin star is streaming free now

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You can now watch the crime drama *A Mother’s Son* for free in the UK! It stars Nicola Walker, known from *The Split*, and Martin Clunes, famous for *Doc Martin*.

This limited series, told in two parts, takes place in the quiet market town of Eastlee in Suffolk. The town is shaken when the body of a young schoolgirl, Lorraine Mullary, is found.

Rosie Cutler and Ben Banks have recently moved to town, combining their families. When an investigation starts into Lorraine’s murder, Rosie starts to worry that her son, Jamie, might be involved.

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The gripping drama *A Mother’s Son*, which first aired on ITV in 2012, is now available to watch for free on ITVX. Both episodes are currently streaming.

Alongside Kara Walker, who plays Detective Chief Inspector Sue Upton, the crime drama also features Paul McGann (known from *Holby City*), Ellie Bamber (*The Serpent*), and Annabelle Apsion (*Shameless*).

The crime drama, created by Chris Lang and directed by Edward Bazalgette, has been well-received by audiences. Currently, it has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 on IMDb, based on more than 1700 reviews.

Honestly, I really enjoyed it! With actors like Nicola Walker, Hermione Norris, and Paul McGann, you just *know* it’s going to be good. The story was solid and the acting was great… definitely worth checking out, in my opinion.

One viewer praised this drama for being concise, fast-moving, and only two hours long. They appreciated that it didn’t include unnecessary filler, misleading clues, or plot inconsistencies, and highlighted the strong characters and performances, calling it ‘gripping’.

One viewer described *A Mother’s Son* as a well-made, two-part drama. They noted it’s a straightforward mystery that focuses on family conflict and creates tension through uncertainty, rather than relying on big surprises or suspenseful moments.

The limited series is now streaming on ITVX. Plus, ITV has announced that the new heist drama, Frauds, featuring Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker, will air next month.

A Mother’s Son is streaming now on ITVX.

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2025-09-24 13:19