Angela Black, a psychological drama starring Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt, is now available to stream on ITVX. Originally premiering in 2021, the series has been lauded by viewers as 'gripping' and 'suspenseful', with many describing it as a must-watch thriller.
Plot Overview
The series centres on Angela (Joanne Froggatt), a suburban mother whose seemingly perfect life is shattered when she encounters a mysterious stranger. According to the official synopsis, 'Angela Black's life appears idyllic: a lovely house in suburban London, days working as a volunteer at the dogs home, two wonderful sons and a charismatic, hard-working husband, Olivier (Michiel Huisman). However, beneath this façade of charmed domesticity, Angela is also the victim of domestic abuse.'
Trapped in an abusive relationship, Angela is approached by Ed (Samuel Adewunmi), a private investigator who reveals dark secrets about her husband. The synopsis continues: 'When faced with some horrifying truths about her husband, a stunned Angela is left reeling. Can she really trust Ed? Can she leave behind her life as she knows it and finally free herself from Olivier?'
Critical and Audience Reception
The show has garnered widespread acclaim on review platforms. On Rotten Tomatoes, one viewer described it as 'spellbinding', while another on IMDb.com called it 'one of the best TV series for quite a while'. A viewer remarked: 'I am a tough audience when it comes to TV shows like this, but this story line is gripping!'
Another fan praised the series for its character development and plotting: 'Great character development, tight, suspenseful plotting and powerful performances all round. Nothing is wasted - no lull in the middle episodes, this builds to one hell of a climax that, true to form, avoids many of the cliches of the genre.'
Additional comments include 'a great, binge worthy psychological thriller that isn't what it initially appears to be with suspense and plot twists throughout', 'brutal and gritty', and 'another Joanne Froggatt excellent series, dark and menacing'. One viewer noted: 'One of those where you can't blink.'
Where to Watch
Angela Black is available to stream for free on ITVX. The six-episode series offers a tense, psychological narrative that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
