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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) 03/21/2024
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 09/11/2019
The Victim sneaks up like that. What looks like an ordinary mystery has a truly impressive depth and level of intellectual agility to it. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 09/09/2019
The series - easily binge-watched in one or two gulps filled with gravitas and tension - has a very strong trio in the lead roles. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 10/10/2019
[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. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 09/10/2019
The Victim should be four hours of taut drama, if the first episode is any indication. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alain E @AlainE Feb 10 A little too convoluted with many layers of deception. Overall watchable. See more Nissa S. @NFS247 Feb 2 Whoah, this was heavy. Terrific cast of actors and an amazingly original story. It was emotional and just wow. See more Laurian D @Laurian Oct 26 One of the best mini-series out there. Terrific performances, unique plot, amazing character development, all crowned by a memorable finale. See more Lisa R. @LARazze Jul 13 Well acted and well written. Many twists and turns. I can’t believe we didn’t find it in 2020 when we watched everything available. See more Tom S @Acewrite13 08/20/2022 A riveting, intense drama but the resolution, coupled with the inane end-quote by Rumi, border on the amoral. See more Josh B @joshbbergs 02/12/2022 From the start to the end - with the final screen of a Rumi quote, it is gripping and emotional. An extraordinary group of actors. See more 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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The Victim — Season 1

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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