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'Brilliant' Netflix thriller starring Scottish icon but fans only have days to watch
Netflix is set to lose one of the most talked-about crime series of recent years - and viewers have until the beginning of July to catch it before it leaves the platform
Netflix subscribers have until the start of July to watch one of the most discussed crime series in recent times before it departs from the platform.
Comprising just four episodes, this tightly woven mini-series delivers a comprehensive psychological thriller experience in less than four hours - making it perfect for those seeking something both brief and intense.
Inside Man intertwines two seemingly unconnected narratives: one tracing a prisoner on death row in the United States, and the other focused on a village vicar in England. The link between them is gradually unveiled as the plot builds suspense across continents.
Audiences meet Jefferson Grieff, an ex-criminology professor found guilty of murder, who now spends his remaining days assisting in solving intricate cases from within a maximum-security prison. Simultaneously, across the pond, Reverend Harry Watling finds himself entangled in a moral and legal quandary after an unforeseen incident at his residence sparks a domino effect that quickly spirals out of his grasp.
The drama was penned by Steven Moffat, renowned for his contributions to Sherlock and Doctor Who, and initially premiered on BBC One in 2022 before being acquired by Netflix for international viewers, reports the Express.
The ensemble includes Stanley Tucci portraying Grieff and David Tennant playing Watling, with additional performances from Dolly Wells as a tenacious tutor, Lydia West as a journalist striving to expose the truth, and Atkins Estimond as Grieff's devoted assistant and fellow prisoner.
'Inside Man' has certainly stirred the pot since its release, collecting varied feedback from critics and audiences alike. While some raised eyebrows over the believability of its plot, a good number of viewers have lauded its bold storytelling, compelling performances, and the deep questions it delves into.
An impressed viewer commented on Google Reviews: "I thoroughly enjoyed this show. I enjoy absurdism and morality plays, which is what you'll get with Inside Man. Life is absurd and people are absurd and act in strange ways all the time in real life."
Another commended the series's writing and acting chops, remarking: "Utterly brilliant! I am very particular about what I watch and what I like and am a fan of prestige TV".
Highlighting the show's fine craftsmanship, another viewer proclaimed: "This is prestige TV at its finest! Steven Moffat once again comes through with a riveting story and some of the best dialogue around. All the actors gave stellar performances but Atkins Estimond was the star of the show as far as I am concerned."
The programme's intricate moral dilemmas haven't gone unnoticed either. Declaring it as remarkable, a reviewer stated: "Absolute genius," followed by "A four-hour long thriller and suspense. A real thriller. Sometimes doesn't matter how good we are, how amicably we live with the society, just one moment on a bad day can change and destroy our entire life and the ones we are close to."
Note that 'Inside Man' will be departing from Netflix UK come July 1, and remains up for grabs streaming-wise until that date.
