Viewers 'addicted' to new BBC drama that tops streaming chart days after debut
The BBC 's latest drama has proven to be popular with TV fans, who have said they are already "addicted" to the programme.
Mix Tape, a four-part TV series, aired on BBC Two recently and is now available to stream via iPlayer in full. The show has quickly climbed up to the top of the BBC's streaming list, overtaking programmes like EastEnders and Humans in the process.
Mix Tape stars Teresa Palmer and Jim Sturgess as Alison and Daniel, who enjoyed a romance as teenagers before parting ways. The series sees them reconnect as adults and revisit their connection.
"Years on from their teen romance in 80s Sheffield, music brings them back together - was this the love they were meant to have? Romance and heartbreak with a banging soundtrack," the BBC description of Mix Tape reads.
The cast is also made up of Florence Hunt and Rory Walton-Smith, who play young versions of Alison and Daniel, as well as Ben Lawson, Julia Savage and Helen Behan.
Other actors who make appearances in the series include mark O'Halloran, Jonathan Harden, Alexis Rodney, Sam Reuben, Sara Soulié, Chika Ikogwe and Jacqueline McKenzie.
Mix Tape is an adaptation by Jo Spain of the novel of the same title by Jane Sanderson. The show is directed by Lucy Gaffy and written by Jo.
Fans have been loving Mix Tape, with many leaving glowing reviews about the four-part series. On IMDb, Mix Tape has an average score of 7.7 from 666 user ratings.
One fan said that they were "addicted" to the show, as another added: "I have had to binge watch it because I couldn't stop watching it."
A second said: "Just wanted to review this amazing new drama series. I have had to binge watch it because I couldn't stop watching it. This is one of the best series I've watched in a while. It got me hooked and my husband has loved it too."
Another fan's review included: "We knew nothing about this going in, other than 'you never forget the boy who makes you your first mixtape'. Enjoyed the short series so much, perfect weekend watch."
Elsewhere, somebody else said: "This is the best limited series I have seen for many years. In fact it is a high quality movie presented in four parts. The story is interesting, but it's execution is what makes this show a 10."
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