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The Beast Must Die

Drama, Thriller · 2021 · Rated 6.6/10

Last aired: S1 E5, Episode 5 · 2021-06-17

The Beast Must Die is a gripping contemporary revenge thriller set on the Isle of Wight. Following the hit and run of a six-year-old boy, his mother is intent on avenging his death and the only thing keeping her going is the desire to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. The troubled yet brilliant Detective Strangeways has to unpick this web of tragedy and steer a course to justice.

Cast

Cush Jumbo Frances Cairnes

Billy Howle Detective Nigel Strangeways

Douggie McMeekin Vincent O'Brien

Jared Harris George Rattery

Nathaniel Parker Blount

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2021-05-27 · 58 min Frances Cairnes begins her search for the person who killed her six-year-old son.

E2 Episode 2 2021-05-27 · 60 min Frances plots her revenge.

E3 Episode 3 2021-06-03 · 56 min Strangeways continues his own investigation into the case.

E4 Episode 4 2021-06-10 · 57 min An unexpected turn of events threatens to derail Frances' plans.

E5 Episode 5 2021-06-17 · 63 min DI Strangeways, blindsided by a surprising discovery, scrambles to find answers.

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