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Season 1 – The Victim

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On the night of Halloween, father and husband Craig Myers is brutally attacked, leading him to discover that an online post has accused him of being the notorious child killer previously known as Eddie J. Turner. An investigation into the attack and the post casts suspicion on Anna Dean, whose son was murdered 15 years prior. She is accused of conspiring to have Craig murdered. The emotionally charged court case that follows gives a glimpse into Scotland's unique legal system and calls into question the traditional labels of victim and accused.
The Victim — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though The Victim's heavy subject matter at times threatens to overwhelm, it remains a riveting and relevant drama thanks in large part to its equally matched trio of leads.

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Debi Enker The Age (Australia) Directed by Niall MacCormick, The Victim is an emotionally and morally complex study of pain, rage, regret and forgiveness that captures and holds attention until its stunning final scenes. Rated: 4/5 Mar 21, 2024 Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter The Victim sneaks up like that. What looks like an ordinary mystery has a truly impressive depth and level of intellectual agility to it. Sep 11, 2019 Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail The series - easily binge-watched in one or two gulps filled with gravitas and tension - has a very strong trio in the lead roles. Sep 9, 2019 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said [Kely] Macdonald was the heart of No Country for Old Men and here she is the rage, and she's just as great in another searing, affecting turn. Oct 10, 2019 Full Review Joel Keller Decider The Victim should be four hours of taut drama, if the first episode is any indication. Sep 10, 2019 Full Review Camilla Long Sunday Times (UK) There's a nuanced performance from Macdonald, who somehow manages to stay believable amid the twists and turns of the plot. Apr 16, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Geraldine M This show was steady and gripping all the way through and I CRIED at the ending. Inspiring!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/28/23 Full Review Tom S A riveting, intense drama but the resolution, coupled with the inane end-quote by Rumi, border on the amoral. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/20/22 Full Review Josh B From the start to the end - with the final screen of a Rumi quote, it is gripping and emotional. An extraordinary group of actors. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/22 Full Review Audience Member Interesting show that serves as a meditation on the criminal system and justice. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This is soooo good ! Great fantastic acting just blew me away! Kelly MacDonald is brilliant.. they all are ! It's also very poignant! It's so sad yet so feel good at the end ! I can't explain … it's the best I've seen in a long time ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Rob Williams

Creator

Kelly Macdonald

Anna Dean

John Hannah

Steven Grover

James Harkness

Craig Myers

Jamie Sives

Lenny Dean

Pooky Quesnel

Mo Buckley

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 8, 2019 A grieving mother confronts the man who was accused online of being her son's killer. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 9, 2019 The day Anna has been waiting for arrives as her son's alleged killer takes the stand; Anna tries to prove that Craig Myers is Eddie J. Turner. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 10, 2019 Anna takes the stand, but must find a way to control her emotions; more clues about the killer's identity come to light. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 11, 2019 Anna discovers her fate as the jury returns its verdict; Anna and Craig must face each other, and the truth. Details

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Season Info

Director
Niall MacCormick
Creator
Rob Williams
Executive Producer
Sarah Brown, Rob Williams, Elizabeth Kilgarriff, Gaynor Holmes
Screenwriter
Rob Williams
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 8, 2019