The critically acclaimed Scottish thriller The Victim, hailed as "outstanding" and "a masterpiece" by viewers, is now available to stream free on ITVX. The four-part drama, filmed across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Inverclyde area, originally aired in 2019 and has garnered a dedicated following.
Plot and Cast
Set within Scotland’s legal system, the series stars John Hannah and Kelly Macdonald. The story follows a mother, Anna Dean (played by Macdonald), who is accused of revealing the new identity of her son's killer online. The synopsis states: "Hard working family man Craig Myers is the victim of a vicious attack, after being identified online as a notorious child murderer. Is he simply the tragic victim of mistaken identity; or the dangerous killer he is suspected of being?" The narrative opens on day one of a criminal trial in Edinburgh’s High Court, covering both the legal proceedings and the events leading up to the trial.
Viewer Reactions
Viewers have praised the series extensively. On IMDb, one user described it as "an absolutely superb four part drama, that will have you moved, gripped and definitely captivated," adding it was "not to be missed." Another called it "a masterpiece that can never get the praise that it deserves." A third viewer exclaimed: "This was outstanding! Really gripping and relevant story line. Acting was great as was the camera work... Absolutely loved it!"
On Rotten Tomatoes, a fan wrote: "This is soooo good! Great fantastic acting just blew me away! Kelly Macdonald is brilliant.. they all are! It's also very poignant!" They added it was "the best I've seen in a long time." Another reviewer described the series as "riveting" and "intense." One commenter remarked: "One of the most heartbreaking stories I have watched of late. Outstanding script with superb acting! Gripping, holding in suspense with many twists. Just brilliant story telling. Story that will stay with me for a long time."
Production Details
John Hannah plays DI Steven Grover, involved in the criminal investigation, while James Harkness portrays Craig Myers. The series was filmed in various Scottish locations, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Inverclyde area. The Victim is now available to binge-watch on ITVX.
