20-05-2025
'Incredibly addictive' crime drama starring Hollywood legend finally made free to stream by ITV - as fans rave over twists that 'constantly keep you guessing'
ITV has recently acquired 'dark, driving, and addictive' drama Suspicion, making it available for non-Apple TV viewers for the first time.
The show was hailed as complex and unique for its genre, and sports an impressive cast, starring Hollywood royalty, Uma Thurman.
It follows the story of four British citizens who get wrapped up in a criminal investigation after the son of a wealthy American business mogul (Thurman) is kidnapped from the hotel they are staying at.
As they find themselves in a transatlantic cat-and-mouse race to evade the combined forces of the National Crime Agency and the FBI to prove their innocence, it becomes apparent that not everyone can be trusted.
Aside from A-Lister Thurman, the cast includes Elizabeth Henstridge (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory), Georgina Campbell (The Pale Horse, Black Mirror) and Lydia West (It's a Sin, Big Mood).
In 2022, Suspicion went somewhat under the radar, due to Apple TV's comparatively smaller subscriber count than other platforms.
However, some fans who did stream the series in 2022 noted its perceptiveness and attention towards modern-day social issues.
It has also been praised for its fast-paced, captivating storytelling style, with one reviewer highlighting the refreshing complexity of the series: 'It's a nice change not to be spoon-fed the plot but actually have to use your brain.'
Despite commendations for its complexity, some found the show's exposition to be too lengthy and convoluted, concluding it to be lacking in substance.
'Suspicion is a show consistently filled with incident, it can sometimes trick you into thinking it is complex' said one reviewer.
Another echoed their frustrations: 'The show sends you down a rabbit hole full of confusing events that don't make sense.'
But an opposing view disputed that, penning 'This isn't a bad thing at all; it makes Suspicion feel new and different from other investigative thrillers.'
A glowing, five star review gushes: 'An incredibly addicting series in a genre that often disappoints!
'The character proves to be a strong point for sticking around as their depth and complexity keep you guessing.'
The critical reception replicates the two interpretations of the show, with a mixed bag of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, and a score of 48%.
ITV certainly recognises Suspicion as being worth reanimation, as they invite UK audiences to form their own opinion on the thought-provoking whodunnit.
Suspicion is set to arrive on UK screens in just under a month's time - it will be available to stream on ITVX from June 15th.
