Time is running out for viewers to watch a critically acclaimed and "frightening" British drama on Netflix. The four-part series Cold Call, which first aired on Channel 5, is scheduled to be removed from the streaming platform on November 17.
A Mother's Worst Nightmare
Starring Sally Lindsay in the lead role of June Clarke, the drama taps into a modern-day terror. June is an ordinary, approachable woman and care worker who becomes the victim of a devastating phone scam. After being conned by a cold caller, she is manipulated into selling her home, leaving her and her family completely penniless.
The plot takes a dramatic turn as June, in a desperate fight for justice, begins to track down the man who ruined her life. In a shocking move, she ends up working for him in a high-stakes attempt to reclaim what she lost.
Praise from Viewers and Stars
Since its release, the show has been hailed as a brilliant and edge-of-your-seat binge. One viewer praised it as "well worth watching," while another declared, "Sally Lindsay knocked this one out of the park. A must watch!" A third viewer echoed the sentiment, calling it "dark and frightening a great watch."
Actress Sally Lindsay, discussing her role, emphasised the chilling reality the story represents. "This doesn't happen to stupid people; this happens to really intelligent people," she revealed. "It happens irrespective of class, race, gender, anything. That's the horror of it."
Lindsay's connection to the subject matter was personal. She disclosed that just a week before signing on for the drama, she herself was targeted by a phone scammer pretending to be from the gas board, an experience that left her momentarily believing the threat.
Your Last Chance to Stream
Although Cold Call is not based on one specific true story, it powerfully exposes the horror faced by millions who fall victim to fraud. The series, which also stars Daniel Ryan, Taj Atwal, Katie Redford, and Paul Higgins, originally debuted on Channel 5 in November 2019 and has been repeated multiple times by the broadcaster.
Now, with its impending departure from Netflix, this weekend offers a final opportunity for subscribers to experience this gripping and socially relevant thriller in one sitting.
