The UK will have a new place to watch the thriller series The Beast Must Die, starring Jared Harris and Cush Jumbo. The show, which first aired in 2021 and was created by Gaby Chiappe, centers around Frances Cairnes, played by Jumbo, a mother dealing with the loss of her son Martie in a tragic accident.
After the legal case is dismissed and Frances identifies who she thinks caused the accident, she pretends to be a writer to get close to his family and get her revenge.
Sebastian Harris, known for playing Professor Moriarty in the Sherlock Holmes movies, will play George Rattery, the primary suspect in Frances’ son’s death.
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Billy Howle plays DI Nigel Strangeways, the detective assigned to Martie’s case who becomes caught up in Frances’s plans for revenge. Nathaniel Parker appears as Detective Blount.
Now streaming on Disney+ in the UK, The Beast Must Die is based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Blake.
The series has been well-received, earning a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics generally liked it upon release, with IndieWire calling it essential viewing and highlighting the strong performances from the main actors.
Critics are praising the performances in The Beast Must Die, especially those of Cush Jumbo and Jared Harris. RogerEbert.com noted that the strength of the acting is what makes the show so compelling, with the three leads creating interesting and unforgettable characters.
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According to The New York Post, this story has plenty of emotional turmoil for all the characters, and it moves at a good pace. The review also praised the performances of Jumbo and Harris, calling them both excellent.
Viewers on IMDb also loved the series, with one calling it significantly better than most shows out there.
The Beast Must Die is streaming on Disney+ in the UK.
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2025-12-09 17:49