Netflix has released the official trailer and set a release date for 'The Bombing of Pan Am 103', a six-part limited series based on the largest murder investigation in Scottish policing history. The series, which originally aired on BBC One in May 2025, will stream on Netflix from July 30.
The Deadliest Terrorist Attack in British History
The drama recounts the disaster of Pan Am Flight 103, which was destroyed by a bomb over the Scottish town of Lockerbie on December 21, 1988. All 243 passengers and 16 crew members were killed, and falling wreckage killed 11 residents on the ground, bringing the total death toll to 270. The attack remains the deadliest terrorist incident in UK history and one of the worst in Europe.
The series follows two parallel investigations conducted by British and American authorities. It stars Connor Swindells as DS Ed McCusker, Eddie Marsan as Tom Thurman, and Patrick J Adams as FBI Special Agent Dick Marquise.
Critical Acclaim from Early Viewers
During its BBC run, the series earned praise from viewers on IMDb. One reviewer described it as 'a remarkable reconstruction' that 'conveyed the overwhelming size and impact of the search area in a riveting first episode.' Another commented: 'Excellent cast shine in this sensitive drama... primarily focused on the extremely complex, wide-ranging and stressful investigation.'
A viewer from Scotland said: 'This atrocity forms some of my earliest memories growing up in Scotland and I found this very interesting to see what was going on behind the scenes in the investigation. Very sad but extremely well done.'
Previous Adaptations and Upcoming Release
The Lockerbie bombing has been depicted in other productions, including 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' and a four-part documentary series titled 'Lockerbie.' Netflix's 'The Bombing of Pan Am 103' will be available for streaming starting July 30.
