BBC iPlayer's crime drama In the Dark has been hailed by viewers as superior to the acclaimed series The Fall. The four-part British thriller, adapted from Mark Billingham's novels, originally aired in 2017 but continues to attract new fans.
The series follows Detective Helen Weeks, played by MyAnna Buring, who returns to her Derbyshire hometown after working in Manchester. Upon arrival, she discovers she is pregnant and must investigate a case involving her childhood best friend's husband, accused of a serious kidnapping. The second storyline sees a heavily pregnant Helen navigating Manchester's streets while confronting an unexpected tragedy.
Viewers have praised Buring's performance, with one IMDb reviewer noting she 'proves she can shift gears and deliver a contemporary role with immediacy and honesty.' Another fan commented that the show is 'well acted, well written, no strange leaps of logic' and described it as 'great and suspenseful.' Comparisons to The Fall were common, with one viewer stating the payoffs are 'with the investment, unlike other shows Cough The Fall Cough.'
Despite its positive reception, In the Dark was not renewed for a second series, leaving fans disappointed. All four episodes are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
