Sheridan Smith’s “shocking” and “superb” drama shoots up Netflix charts after being added to streamer

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Okay, so I just stumbled across this BBC drama called Care on Netflix, and it’s seriously good! It stars Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman, and I’m kinda surprised I hadn’t heard of it before. Apparently it first came out in 2018, but it’s just hit the top 3 most-watched shows on Netflix UK right now. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something to watch!

The drama Care was created by Jimmy McGovern of The Times, and he wrote the script with Gillian Juckes. It stars Steadman (known from Gavin and Stacey) as Mary, a grandmother who provides childcare for her daughter Jenny (Smith), a single mother, allowing Jenny to work full-time.

But after Mary suffers a stroke and develops dementia, Jenny becomes her primary caregiver.

The story follows Jenny, a single mother raising two daughters, whose life becomes increasingly difficult when her mother suffers a stroke and she faces challenges navigating the healthcare system.

The movie Care has a rating of 7.1 on IMDb, and audiences are enjoying both its story and the acting.

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One viewer called the drama “shocking but good,” and strongly recommended it, praising the actors’ performances.

One viewer praised the performances of the two lead actresses, calling them incredible and the script deeply moving and compassionate. They were moved to tears by the drama, particularly by Sheridan Smith’s portrayal of pain, and described it as a superb BBC production.

Many viewers praised the acting, calling it exceptional and noting that every scene was emotionally powerful. One person described it as one of the best TV dramas they’d ever watched.

One viewer called the film powerful and praised its cast. They also appreciated that it highlighted the important issue of elderly care, noting the filmmakers clearly did their research.

I’d give it a 6 out of 10. Honestly, the acting was amazing – Alison Steadman absolutely nailed the role of someone with dementia. Every little detail felt spot-on, she was fantastic.

Sheridan Smith gave a fantastic performance, subtly conveying her character’s guilt and vulnerability whenever she struggled. It was a beautifully nuanced portrayal.

Care is now streaming on Netflix.

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2026-04-08 02:49