The gripping and compelling BBC crime series Accused, hailed as "one of the best dramas around," is now available to stream for free on ITVX.
Stellar Cast and Acclaimed Series
Originally airing in 2010, Accused features 10 individual episodes across two series, each following a different character on trial and exploring how they came to be accused. The first series boasts a stellar cast including Christopher Eccleston, Mackenzie Crook, Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien, Peter Capaldi, and Naomi Harris across six hard-hitting episodes. The second series, released in 2012, stars Sean Bean, Stephen Graham, Olivia Colman, Sheridan Smith, and Anna Maxwell Martin.
Critical Acclaim and Awards
Created by Time writer Jimmy McGovern, Accused was a smash hit and received a BAFTA TV nomination for Best Drama Series in 2011. Juliet Stevenson also earned a nomination for her performance in episode three. In 2013, Olivia Colman won Best Supporting Actress at the BAFTA TV Awards and the Royal Television Society Programme Awards for her role in series two, while Sean Bean won Best Actor at the International Emmys.
Viewer Praise
The anthology series has earned a score of 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb. One viewer raved: "Blown away. I can't believe it took me so long to find this series!!! This is what happens when top writers and some of Britain's most impressive actors emotionally involve themselves in making great drama." Another called it "absolutely outstanding," adding, "Each episode, bar one, is a separate story, and every one is outstanding, brilliantly acted, and scripted." A third viewer noted: "Very well done. This is a very well-done show and at times difficult to watch because of how real it seems. The performances are incredible, as is the writing."
Watch all episodes of Accused now on ITVX.
