The BBC's psychological thriller The Rapture has drawn widespread criticism from viewers after the second episode aired on Monday (July 27). The five-part series, based on Liz Jensen's novel, stars Ruth Madeley, India Amarteifio, Sam Hazeldine, and others. It follows teenager Bethany Krall, who is accused of murdering her mother and claims she can foresee disasters, and psychologist Dr Gabrielle Fox, who is assigned to her.
Many viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration. One user wrote: "This has gone really s***." Another commented: "Bethany is annoying. I'm meant to be feeling sorry for her." A third said: "Watched #TheRapture that's an hour of my life I'll never get back - cliched nonsense IMO."
Mixed Reactions to the Thriller
Some viewers described the drama as "a bit slow," while an IMDb user called it "a load of rubbish" and compared it unfavorably to Doctor Who. Another stated: "This started off well, but the third episode really dragged. And it became pretty obvious who the 'baddies' were... Not recommended."
However, not all feedback was negative. One viewer described the adaptation as "utterly compelling," and another praised the acting: "A surprisingly good drama, with great acting from the two female leads."
About the Series
The Rapture is shot in Wales and tackles themes including climate change, corruption, and spiritual longing. The cast also includes Jack Farthing, Stephen Campbell Moore, Ruth Jones, Iwan Rheon, and Lisa Palfrey. The series is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
