Vicky McClure’s “addictive” and “bonkers” old BBC thriller with 100% score is now on Netflix

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The Replacement, which first aired on BBC One back in 2017, has been added to Netflix today.

In this three-act play categorized as a psychological suspense, the leading roles are played by fan-adored actresses from “Line of Duty,” Vicky McClure, and the previous main star of “The Bay,” Morven Christie.

penned by Joe Ahearne, known for his work on ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘This Life’, the series ‘The Replacement’ revolves around a woman named Ellen (Christie), who takes maternity leave. However, instead of focusing on this joyous period, she develops an unsettling suspicion towards Paula (McClure), her temporary replacement at work.

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As suggested by the summary, “Paula swiftly begins to engage with Ellen’s superiors, clients, and acquaintances, causing Ellen to feel threatened and believe she may be pushed out. Initially, many find Paula impressive while Ellen appears paranoid, but an incident at work intensifies Ellen’s suspicions…

At the point of this writing, the film titled “The Replacement” boasts a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Upon its debut, it received overwhelming acclaim from critics.

Metro noted that McClure and Christie’s performances were spot-on, transitioning from a suspenseful Hitchcock style to the realm of crime comedies.

In simpler terms, The Times described it as a captivating soap opera reminiscent of Doctor Foster, while the Guardian called it an outrageously entertaining, intensely psychological drama that blends elements of reality with sheer madness. It’s incredibly hard to resist once you start watching.

The feedback from the audience was somewhat less positive, and one viewer even labeled the series as “disappointing.

Someone else commented that, while the story was captivating and filled with suspense for most of the episodes, they felt it lost its way dramatically in the last few scenes, plummeting like a fall off a cliff.

Since “The Replacement” has moved from BBC iPlayer to Netflix, the choice is yours to stream it now!

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2025-03-20 11:49