A BBC period drama has been labelled a 'creepy masterpiece' by fans, who have called it the 'best Agatha Christie adaptation of all time'. The Pale Horse, a gripping two-part mystery, is loosely inspired by Christie's novel of the same name.
Plot and Cast
Directed by Leonora Lonsdale and written by Sarah Phelps, the series follows Mark Easterbrook, played by Rufus Sewell, as he investigates a cryptic list of names found in a dead woman's shoe. The trail leads him to The Pale Horse, the home of three suspected witches in the village of Much Deeping. The cast includes Georgina Campbell, Sheila Atim, Bertie Carvel, and Kaya Scodelario.
Filming Locations
Principal photography took place in Bristol and the Cotswolds, including The Bottle Yard Studios, Denmark Street, and the village of Bisley, where The Bear Inn served as the fictional Pale Horse pub.
Critical and Audience Reception
The series holds a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its 'unorthodox' adaptation and 'dark and creepy' atmosphere. Fans on IMDb have called it a 'must-watch' and a 'creepy masterpiece', with one viewer declaring it 'even better than the book'.
The Pale Horse is streaming for free on BBC iPlayer.
