The BBC crime thriller Wolf, adapted from the novels by Mo Hayder, has been described by viewers as "compulsive viewing" and "absolutely seamless" as it becomes available to stream on Apple TV.
The six-part series, which first broadcast in 2023, stars Ukweli Roach as DI Jack Caffrey, a detective convinced his neighbour killed his 10-year-old brother in the '90s. The cast also includes Iwan Rheon as Molina and Sacha Dhawan as Honey.
Two intertwined narratives
The programme weaves together two distinct narratives, alternating between Caffrey's own sinister pursuits and the lives of the Anchor-Ferrers family, a wealthy, secluded family in Monmouthshire who become victims, finding themselves trapped and tormented by someone's sadistic mind games.
The BBC teased: "Life is full of surprises. A gruesome shock for a wealthy family, and a young detective with horrors of his own. It's a deliciously bloody, twisting race against time."
Viewer reactions
Viewers have flocked to IMDb reviews to share their opinions on the series, with one describing it as "compulsive viewing", adding: "It's an unusual mix of drama and horror, it's a real mind bender, on more than one occasion you'll be left scratching your head in wonder... Mind-blowing, outrageous, gruesome and fun, bravo."
Another praised it as "absolutely seamless", adding: "It's dark comedy at its best and the acting is of top-grade quality. The characters are so well fleshed out and the story is effortlessly nerve-wracking and filled with a mix of whodunnit and a little horror to shock the audience."
Comparisons to Luther
A third viewer drew comparisons to acclaimed programmes such as Luther, stating: "Luther meets Funny Games is the best way I can describe this wonderful adaptation. I didn't know what to expect, but seeing Iwan and Sacha in the cast, that's all it [took to] hook me in.
"Add in a huge dose of spine-chilling tension, hilarious comedic timing and a phenomenal performance by Ukweli Roach and you can't go wrong.
"I love twisty thrillers and even more so, I love being scared. This had everything I could possibly want."
The series has been described as "an absolute gem" by viewers and is now available to rent on Apple TV.
