Creators:
Rob WilliamsDirected by:
Niall MacCormickCinematography:
Jan JonaeusComposer:
Samuel SimCast:
Kelly Macdonald, John Hannah, Georgie Glen, Karla Crome, Cal MacAninch, Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Ramon Tikaram, Seylan Baxter, John Scougall, Isis Hainsworth (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(4)
Plots(1)
Anna Dean, whose son was murdered fifteen years ago. She is accused of revealing his killer's new identity online and conspiring to have him murdered. Has the anger of a grieving mother turned her into a criminal? What is she capable of doing in her son's name? Hard working family man Craig Myers is viciously attacked, after being identified online as a notorious child murderer. Should Craig keep his head down or try to prove his innocence? Is he a convicted murderer, or simply the tragic victim of mistaken identity? The Victim follows the progress of a trial in Edinburgh's High Court, while also covering the events leading up to the legal proceedings and the criminal investigation, led by D.I. Steven Grover, who has his own reasons for wanting to crack the case. Craig and Anna are pitted against each other, but our sympathies will be divided. New potential suspects will be revealed and long buried secrets unearthed as the story builds to a final, devastating climax. (Spirit Entertainment)
(more)Reviews of this series by the user Necrotongue (5)
The Victim (2019)
This miniseries went straight to my favorites. Not only did the filmmakers offer me a trip to Scotland, but they also crafted a great story of guilt, punishment, remorse and thirst for revenge. They chose a perfect cast for it, added fantastic atmosphere, made sure the story was really fast-paced, and then unleashed it all on my unsuspecting self, totally blowing my mind. The ending was perfect.
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Episode 1 (2019) (E01)
Normally, I tend to give a neutral, three-star rating to the first episodes, but The Victim managed to defy my expectations. The brooding atmosphere of the island, the uncertainty of who was telling the truth, the captivating cast, and the intriguing plot all grabbed my attention. And let's not forget the added charm of the actors speaking in Scottish accents.
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Episode 2 (2019) (E02)
I just had to give this episode five stars for the sheer brilliance behind every frame. The creators had me absolutely gripped from the get-go, and they managed to hold onto that grip right until the very end.
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Episode 3 (2019) (E03)
In the third episode, the creators didn't quite ramp up the tension like in the previous two. The forays into family matters felt justified, but they also seemed to disrupt the otherwise excellent atmosphere they had established. Still, it was a solid episode overall. It's just that the creators have already proven they can do even better.
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Episode 4 (2019) (E04)
Well, that was quite the experience. I've seen my fair share, but the series finale cut through my cynical facade like a hot knife through butter.
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