The Beast Must Die
162021•1h 0m•6.4/10
Crime
Ratings
🎬TMDb
6.4/10(36)
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.
Production
Scott Free Productions, New Regency
Language
EN
Status
Canceled
First Aired
May 27, 2021
Last Aired
June 17, 2021
Networks
BritBox
Created By
Gaby Chiappe
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2021-05-27
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.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2021-05-27
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.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2021-06-03
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.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2021-06-10
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.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2021-06-17
DI Strangeways, blindsided by a surprising discovery, scrambles to find answers.
Cast
Cush Jumbo
Frances Cairnes
Jared Harris
George Rattery
Billy Howle
Nigel Strangeways
Nathaniel Parker
Blount
Mia Tomlinson
Lena
