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Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans captivated by ‘breathtaking' British crime thriller that ‘gives them chills' - comparing it to Vera and Black Mirror as it rockets up the charts
Netflix fans have been captivated by a British crime thriller that 'gives them chills' and even compared it to Vera and Black Mirror. Three-part thriller Black Work first aired in 2015 on ITV but is still proving to be a hit with viewers. Starring Sheridan Smith, Matthew McNulty and Oliver Woollford, the drama was created by Bridge of Spies writer Matt Charman. Black Work delves into the story of a widowed police officer PC Jo Gillespie, played by Sheridan, who takes things into her own hands and investigates her husband's (Kenny Doughty) death. The series was recently added to the popular streaming platform and sees Jo discover secrets from her husband's undercover work, according to the synopsis. Some fans have likened Black Work to other popular thrillers including Vera and Black Mirror and it has rocketed up the charts on Netflix. Many viewers left their verdicts on Google and penned: 'ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS ON ITV, Very good and breathtaking storyline, every time I hear its soundtrack and scenes where they filmed at the Leeds shopping centre, I always get the chills.' 'Awesome show, it has a mixture of Vera and DCI Banks with the crime scenes of forensic analysts and modus operandi, it has to be the best shows on TV, Especially on ITV, the British are the best at crime procedurals like this, it's breathtaking.' 'Superbly done, detective fiction thriller in the style of the French Connection and Black Mirror.' 'As usual anything with Sheridan Smith is brilliant, this is no exception.' 'Worth watching, with decent performances and a good storyline though, to be fair, you could drive a bus through the gaps! 'But well paced and just right over three episodes. So many of these dramas are stretched to five or six. Recommended by us.' But not everyone has been impressed and one viewer wrote: 'Despite loving a good brit crime I just couldn't connect, felt constantly confused and eventually only finished this convoluted series in the hopes it wouldn't be so boring and maybe even make sense.' Some fans have likened Black Work to other popular thrillers including Vera and Black Mirror and it has rocketed up the charts on Netflix Another crime thriller on Netflix has proven to be a hit with fans recently too. The Glass Dome hit the popular streaming platform last week and has already been praised by viewers. It delves into the story of criminologist Lejla Ness (Léonie Vincent), who joins the search for her friend's missing daughter. However, she soon realises how similar the case is to her own childhood abduction and 'must confront the haunting trauma' of her past experience, according to the synopsis. The Swedish thriller consists of six episodes and stars Johan Hedenberg, Johan Rheborg, Farzad Farzaneh, Ia Langhammer, Cecilia Nilsson and Emil Almén.
Edinburgh Live
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Shetland star's Douglas Henshall 'outstanding' thriller has just landed on Netflix
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Shetland's Douglas Henshall stars in the gripping detective thriller, Black Work, which has just landed on Netflix a decade after its ITV premiere. Sheridan Smith leads the three-part series as Jo Gillespie, a Leeds police constable whose life is shattered when her husband Ryan, an undercover officer, is murdered. As an investigation into his death uncovers hidden truths, Jo embarks on a personal mission to identify the killer, putting herself in danger in the process. With her daughter Melly and stepson Hal to care for, Jo battles her grief while seeking the truth about Ryan's demise. Senior officers DCI Will Hepburn and Chief Constable Carolyn Jarecki lead the investigation, but as secrets emerge, Jo begins to question her trust in her police colleagues, reports the Daily Record. (Image: BBC/Silverprint Pictures/Mark Mainz) Supported by close friend and fellow officer, D. C Jack Clark, Jo initiates her own inquiry. Sheridan heads the cast, with Vera's Kenny Doughty playing her husband, DS Ryan Gillespie, who is deep undercover at the time of his death. Matthew McNulty portrays Jo's ally and colleague, DC Jack Clark, who faces a moral quandary when assigned to the investigation into Ryan's sudden death. Douglas Henshall, known for Shetland, takes on the role of Detective Chief Superintendent Will Hepburn, the high-ranking officer leading the investigation where Ryan was working undercover. Geraldine James dazzles as Chief Constable Carolyn Jarecki, with Andrew Knott taking on the role of DS Lee Miekel and Ace Bhatti completing the impressive lineup as DCI Jahan Kapoor. (Image: (Image: BBC)) The series has been met with a warm reception from viewers who have taken to social media to share their praise. One fan remarked: "Came across a very good three-part thriller on @netflix. Was on @ITV. #BlackWork with Sheridan Smith, Geraldine James and Douglas Henshall. Thoroughly enjoyable!" In 2020, another enthusiastic fan posted: "Sheridansmith1 @itv #blackwork absolutely fantastic, well written, produced, directed and all the actors smashed it!" A further viewer shared their enjoyment, commenting: "Really enjoying #blackwork @ITV @Sheridansmith1 outstanding as always." The series is available to watch on Netflix and ITVX
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Shetland star's 'outstanding' detective thriller has just landed on Netflix
Shetland star Douglas Henshall features in riveting detective thriller, Black Work and it's just arrived on Netflix, ten years after it debuted on ITV. Sheridan Smith takes the lead in the three-part series as Leeds police constable Jo Gillespie, whose world crumbles when her husband, undercover officer Ryan, is killed. When an investigation into his death reveals hidden secrets, Jo embarks on her own quest to find the killer, putting herself at risk along the way. With her daughter Melly and stepson Hal to look after, Jo strives to navigate through her grief and uncover the truth behind Ryan's death. As senior officers DCI Will Hepburn and Chief Constable Carolyn Jarecki spearhead the investigation, secrets come to light and Jo starts to question whether she can trust her police family. With the support of a close friend and colleague, D.C Jack Clark, Jo launches her own investigation. Sheridan heads up the cast while Vera star Kenny Doughty portrays her husband, DS Ryan Gillespie, who is deep undercover when he is killed. Matthew McNulty takes on the role of Jo's comrade and colleague, DC Jack Clark, who faces a moral dilemma when he's delegated to the probe into Ryans untimely demise. Douglas Henshall of Shetland fame steps into the role of Detective Chief Superintendent Will Hepburn, the high-ranking official spearheading the inquiry where Ryan was deep undercover. Geraldine James shines as Chief Constable Carolyn Jarecki with Andrew Knott portraying DS Lee Miekel and Ace Bhatti as DCI Jahan Kapoor rounding off the stellar cast. Audiences have warmly received the series, expressing their kudos on social media with one fan commenting: "Came across a very good three-part thriller on @netflix. Was on @ITV. #BlackWork with Sheridan Smith, Geraldine James and Douglas Henshall. Thoroughly enjoyable!" Another ardent viewer expressed in 2020: "Sheridansmith1 @itv #blackwork absolutely fantastic, well written, produced, directed and all the actors smashed it!" While another echoed the sentiment, noting: "Really enjoying #blackwork @ITV @Sheridansmith1 outstanding as always." The series is available to watch on Netflix and ITVX.
Scotsman
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Black Work: classic ITV show becomes Netflix hit
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Netflix's UK chart has been topped by an ITV drama from 2015 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... ITV drama Black Work has become a hit on Netflix UK. The three-part series has topped the streaming chart. But what exactly is Black Work about? A classic ITV drama has shot to the top of Netflix's UK chart ahead of blockbuster shows like Black Mirror. Sheridan Smith stars in the 2015 thriller Black Work and it has recently arrived on the streaming service. The three-part drama originally aired on terrestrial TV almost a decade ago and attracted a peak audience of over eight million. It follows a widowed police officer who begins to investigate her own husband's death. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Netflix has added a new feature its its iOS apps to make watching entire shows even easier. | AFP via Getty Images It has now found further success on Netflix after being released on the streamer. Here's all you need to know: Black Work tops Netflix UK chart The most popular show on Netflix in the UK is the 2015 ITV drama Black Work - as of the morning of Thursday April 24. If you missed it when it aired on TV a decade ago, now is the perfect chance to catch up. Sheridan Smith | Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images It has jumped ahead of shows like Black Mirror, Ransom Canyon, and The Diamond Heist to top the streamer's TV chart. However with You just releasing its final season, it may soon lose that place. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What is Black Work about? The synopsis for the show on Netflix reads: 'A widowed police officer defies orders and begins her own investigation into her husband's death, revealing secrets from his undercover work.' As previously mentioned, it originally aired on ITV back in June and July of 2015. Sheridan Smith stars as P.C. Jo Gillespie, while other familiar faces include Matthew McNulty and Andrew Knott. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Black Work: classic ITV show becomes Netflix hit
Netflix's UK chart has been topped by an ITV drama from 2015 👀 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... ITV drama Black Work has become a hit on Netflix UK. The three-part series has topped the streaming chart. But what exactly is Black Work about? A classic ITV drama has shot to the top of Netflix's UK chart ahead of blockbuster shows like Black Mirror. Sheridan Smith stars in the 2015 thriller Black Work and it has recently arrived on the streaming service. The three-part drama originally aired on terrestrial TV almost a decade ago and attracted a peak audience of over eight million. It follows a widowed police officer who begins to investigate her own husband's death. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Netflix has added a new feature its its iOS apps to make watching entire shows even easier. | AFP via Getty Images It has now found further success on Netflix after being released on the streamer. Here's all you need to know: Black Work tops Netflix UK chart The most popular show on Netflix in the UK is the 2015 ITV drama Black Work - as of the morning of Thursday April 24. If you missed it when it aired on TV a decade ago, now is the perfect chance to catch up. Sheridan Smith | Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images It has jumped ahead of shows like Black Mirror, Ransom Canyon, and The Diamond Heist to top the streamer's TV chart. However with You just releasing its final season, it may soon lose that place. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What is Black Work about? The synopsis for the show on Netflix reads: 'A widowed police officer defies orders and begins her own investigation into her husband's death, revealing secrets from his undercover work.' As previously mentioned, it originally aired on ITV back in June and July of 2015. Sheridan Smith stars as P.C. Jo Gillespie, while other familiar faces include Matthew McNulty and Andrew Knott.
