One of the most talked-about crime dramas you might have missed is finally coming to ITV(https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/itv/) this summer. Suspicion (https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20220205132486/suspicion-apple-tv-meet-cast-new-series/)
, the high-stakes thriller starring Uma Thurman (https://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/20091008746/uma-thurman/)
new thriller /drama with 8 episodes
Suspicion follows the story of five seemingly ordinary individuals who find themselves under investigation after the son of a powerful American businesswoman is kidnapped.
That woman is played by Uma, 54, who brings sharp intensity to the role of Katherine Newman.
The group of suspects — all British citizens — are drawn into a tense cross-Atlantic manhunt involving the National Crime Agency and the FBI.
As their lives unravel and secrets come to light, the series keeps viewers guessing about who’s guilty and who’s hiding what.
The Brits are then quickly thrust into a transatlantic cat-and-mouse game with the National Crime Agency and the FBI, all while trying to prove their innocence and not betray each other in the mystery that slowly gets uncovered over the eight episodes.
The eight-part series blends psychological tension with political intrigue, making it a compelling watch for fans of twist-heavy dramas.
Fans who did catch it early on Apple TV in 2022- were quick to call it “underrated” and “intelligent television”.
One five-star review on Google reads: "Brilliant series.
Yes, it's complicated at times, but that's the point — it's meant to be. It's a nice change not to be spoon-fed the plot but actually have to use your brain."
Another viewer posted: "An incredibly addicting series in a genre that often disappoints. The character development keeps you guessing. It’s a classic ‘whodunit’ with no filler."
"It's a classic 'who done it?'! Each episode builds on the tension that is built from the last without fluff!
I would recommend it to anyone who is very into the genre and is looking for something to be breezy fun!"
Although for all its praise some viewers weren't as pleased, with some reviewers believing the show is too long-winded and full of slow exposition offering something more of a slow burn.
A reviewer who thought less of the show, giving it two stars, posted: "The show keeps you entertained and intrigued enough to keep you watching even though so much of the scenarios will have you rolling your eyes in disbelief as you jump from one episode to the next.