The Beast Must Die

6.460m20211 season

Crime

Following the death of her son in a hit and run, all Frances Cairnes wants is to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. When she finally tracks him down, she tricks her way into his house and plots his murder from within.

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Cast

Cush Jumbo

Frances Cairnes

Jared Harris

George Rattery

Billy Howle

Nigel Strangeways

Nathaniel Parker

Blount

Mia Tomlinson

Lena

Geraldine James

Joy

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Episode 1

2021-05-27 · 58m

Frances Cairnes begins her search for the person who killed her six-year-old son in a hit and run. DI Strangeways arrives on the Isle of Wight, hoping for a fresh start after the death of his colleague.

Episode 2

2021-05-27 · 60m

Tracking down the man that she believes is responsible for the death of her son, Frances sets out to inveigle her way into his home as she plots her revenge. Struggling to deal with his PTSD, DI Strangeways’ takes a closer look at the investigation into Frances’ son’s death.

Episode 3

2021-06-03 · 56m

Staying on as a house guest, Frances must now work out how she is going to see her murderous plan through. Strangeways's suspicions over his predecessor's handling of Frances's case begin to grow.

Episode 4

2021-06-10 · 57m

As Frances becomes more embedded in the home, she makes progress with her plan: she's found her weapon. Things heat up for DI Strangeways as he becomes ever more convinced of the possibility of foul play.