The Beast Must Die (2021)

Following the death of her son in a hit and run, all Frances Cairnes wants is to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. When she finally tracks him down, she tricks her way into his house and plots his murder from within.

Genres: Crime, Drama

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Watch Providers: Hoopla

The Beast Must Die (2021)

Season 1 (May 27, 2021, midnight)

Following the death of her son in a hit and run, all Frances Cairnes wants is to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. When she finally tracks him down, she tricks her way into his house and plots his murder from within.

Genres: Crime, Drama

Keywords: imdb.reference-to-hit-and-run-accident, imdb.dead-boy, imdb.isle-of-wight, imdb.detective-inspector, imdb.black-labrador, imdb.freemason-police-officer, imdb.reference-to-suicide + 35 more, imdb.roadside-memorial, imdb.painted-rock, imdb.fashion-model, imdb.uncle-niece-relationship, imdb.therapy-session, imdb.son-s-death, imdb.scene-before-opening-credits, imdb.reckless-driver, imdb.grieving-mother, imdb.son-killed, imdb.suicide-of-protagonist, imdb.black-female-protagonist, imdb.black-protagonist, imdb.death-of-protagonist, imdb.poisoned-drink, imdb.murder-suicide, imdb.murder, imdb.dog, imdb.police-department, imdb.london-england, imdb.widow, imdb.partner, imdb.teacher, imdb.australia, imdb.brother-sister-relationship, imdb.mother-son-relationship, imdb.panic-attack, imdb.revenge, imdb.tragedy, imdb.female-protagonist, imdb.hit-and-run, imdb.infiltration, imdb.false-identity, imdb.poisoned, mdblist.certified-fresh

Watch Providers: Hoopla

Network: BritBox

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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60

IMDb 2256

6.3

/2210/

Trakt

63

/148/

TMDb

65

/33/

Tomatoes

86

/21/

Popcorn

66

Metacritic

73

/11/

RogerEbert

3.0

Gaby Chiappe
Director

Cush Jumbo
Frances Cairnes

Jared Harris
George Rattery

Billy Howle
Nigel Strangeways

Nathaniel Parker
Blount

Mia Tomlinson
Lena

Manjinder Virk

May 27, 2021, midnight 0.0

S1E1 - Episode 1

Frances Cairnes begins her search for the person who killed her six-year-old son in a hit and run. DI Strangeways arrives on the Isle of Wight, hoping for a fresh start after the death of his colleague.

May 27, 2021, midnight 0.0

S1E2 - Episode 2

Tracking down the man that she believes is responsible for the death of her son, Frances sets out to inveigle her way into his home as she plots her revenge. Struggling to deal with his PTSD, DI Strangeways’ takes a closer look at the investigation into Frances’ son’s death.

June 3, 2021, midnight 0.0

S1E3 - Episode 3

Staying on as a house guest, Frances must now work out how she is going to see her murderous plan through. Strangeways's suspicions over his predecessor's handling of Frances's case begin to grow.

June 10, 2021, midnight 0.0

S1E4 - Episode 4

As Frances becomes more embedded in the home, she makes progress with her plan: she's found her weapon. Things heat up for DI Strangeways as he becomes ever more convinced of the possibility of foul play.