Thriller fans seeking their next binge-watch need look no further than BBC iPlayer, which is streaming the 'masterpiece' psychological thriller The Cry. Based on Helen FitzGerald's best-selling 2013 novel, the four-part series originally aired on BBC One in 2018 and has left audiences gobsmacked with its shocking twists.
The story follows Joanna (Jenna Coleman) and Alistair (Ewen Leslie), who travel to Australia with their baby to fight for custody of Alistair's daughter. Their trip takes a devastating turn when their four-month-old son Noah disappears, fracturing their relationship under suspicion and guilt. The narrative shifts between present-day and flashbacks, building to a huge twist in the final episode.
The series was a ratings hit, drawing six million viewers for its first episode. It holds an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.3 stars on IMDb. Critics and audiences alike have praised Coleman's performance, with many calling the ending 'unexpected' and 'brilliant'. One viewer tweeted: '#TheCry is by far the best drama to be aired in a long time. Absolute masterpiece.'
All four episodes of The Cry are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.
