ITV has quietly paid tribute to the late Sam Neill by highlighting his drama Cape Rock Killer, now streaming for free on ITVX. The actor, who died aged 78 in Sydney, Australia, was remembered by the streamer with the label: “Remembering Sam Neill”.
Sam Neill's Death Announced
Sam Neill, the Hollywood icon known for his roles in Jurassic Park, The Piano, and Peaky Blinders, died suddenly and unexpectedly, according to his family. Fans have since turned to ITVX to watch one of his lesser-known works.
'Cape Rock Killer' Now Streaming
Cape Rock Killer is the third season of the Australian legal drama series The Twelve, with each season telling a standalone story. Neill stars as defence barrister Brett Colby SC, representing the husband of a lifelong friend accused of murdering a true-crime author and researcher.
The eight-part thriller follows Amanda Taylor, who was investigating the cold case of the “Cape Rock Killer”, a murderer who killed two teenagers in 1968. Taylor began suspecting the man on trial, making him the prime suspect in her own murder and the unsolved deaths from decades earlier.
Fans Praise the 'Underrated' Drama
Viewers have taken to IMDb to praise Neill's performance. One fan said: “Watched the whole 10 hours in one sitting, kept me gripped all the way.” Another added: “This show was super interesting, always something going on & never boring!”
Others called it “brilliant and riveting, honestly the best Australian drama limited series I've ever seen”. One viewer noted: “Australia films/tv dramas are not only rarely seen on British TV but also sadly underrated I'd like to see more of this quality.”
How to Watch
Cape Rock Killer is available to stream for free on ITVX. The tribute comes as fans remember Neill's extensive career, from his iconic role as Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise to his portrayal of Major Chester Campbell in Peaky Blinders.
