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Metro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix series about depraved British killers soars to top of Netflix charts
Netflix viewers have rushed to binge a new documentary series about the 'harrowing' crimes of Fred and Rose West. In 1994, the address 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester gained notoriety and became known as a 'house of horrors' after the bodies of nine young women were found buried in the garden and cellar after being murdered and dismembered by Fred and Rose West. As details of the couple's crimes were revealed, the public were horrified to discover what they'd subjected the young women, including one of their own daughters, to. A few days ago, a new series about them was released – Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story. The three episodes focus individually on Fred, Rose and their trial, with recently discovered police interview tapes with Fred 'offering firsthand insight into the crimes of this notorious serial-killing couple'. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The streaming service has labelled this a 'definitive documentary series' that also features 'exclusive access to previously unseen police video and unheard audio recordings', as well as the family members of some of the victims, some of whom are speaking about their trauma for the first time. Since its release, the series has shot up the charts and is currently the most-watched show on Netflix in the UK. In its review, wrote: 'Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story nails the execution of a harrowing tale and leaves us on edge throughout its runtime.' 'A well-made series, mindful to avoid seeming overtly sensationalist, although it doesn't attempt to include any cod psychology to explain Fred West's psychopathy, nor does it explore his childhood,' The Times shared. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'The series works methodically – and with admirable sobriety, given how excitable some true crime can get,' The Daily Telegraph added. The Wests met when Fred was 27 and Rose was 15. She became pregnant a month after her 16th birthday. The couple went on to have 10 children together, including daughter Heather, whom they murdered when she was 16 and buried under their patio. Fred initially asked his wife to have sex with other men as he watched from another room, before they eventually kidnapped, tortured, raped, killed and dismembered 12 people. More Trending Meanwhile, their own children described Rose as physically abusive behind closed doors, while two daughters accused Fred of sexual abuse. After the pair were arrested, Fred took his own life in 1995, a month before pretrial proceedings. Rose was eventually found guilty of ten murders and was sentenced to life in prison, where she is currently serving her life sentence at HM Prison New Hall. Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story is streaming on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Netflix viewers 'horrified' after WWE star suffers sickening injury on live TV MORE: TV fans binge 'outstanding' true story drama quietly added to Netflix MORE: Netflix just saved an iconic kids show and fans couldn't be happier
Metro
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix viewers rush to watch 'exceptional' drama based on Judy Blume novel
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A new teen drama has become one of the most-watched shows in the UK since being released on Netflix a few days ago. Based on bestselling author Judy Blume's 1975 novel of the same name, Forever follows 'the epic love story of two Black teens, Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.) as they explore their identities through the awkward and moving journey of being each other's capital-F Firsts'. The 50-year-old tale (from the same writer as coming-of-age classics such as Are You There God? It's Me Margaret) offers a heartfelt, modernised portrayal of first love – and all the complications that come with it. As the two athletes fall hard for each other, life has a way of throwing curveballs the loved-up couple will have to try to weather them together. And just how will this head-over-heels romance impact the rest of their lives? 'Forever, on Netflix, is a warm, fluffy and extremely watchable show that is relatable in every sense of the term,' wrote in its review. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'While it encompasses all the butterflies and betrayals of first love, 'Forever' also tells a deeper story about the challenges and heartache of raising exceptional Black kids in our fraught modern era,' Entertainment Weekly shared. 'Forever offers something rarely seen on television (or anywhere): a whole, nuanced and exceptional showcase of first love through the eyes of two young Black people,' Variety added. Meanwhile viewers called the show, currently number 3 on Netflix UK, 'phenomenal', 'stellar' and 'captivating'. Before it was released, others also shared their verdict after watching early episodes. 'As someone who has seen all eight episodes: PREPARE TO SWOON,' artan_ayan wrote on X. And many fans are totally hyped for what's to come. 'I just know this show is gonna make me cry,' reignmara said. 'This already looks better than I expected. PREPARE TO BE SICK OF MEEEE,' lacyctrl added about the trailer. 'Y'all im like sobbing i cant believe this,' chaoticblk girl echoed. Many are also praising the show for centring two Black leads in a genre where they are often underrepresented. 'Whether you're a fan of young adult television or not I really need everyone tap into this because it is so rare for us to get authentic black romance stories these days, especially for black teenagers,' poptotheorryy said. 'We're really getting a Black YA romantic series on Netflix? like it's actually happening and not a wishful fancast,' tabbyfaran agreed. Over on YouTube, teeewilliams shared: 'This is IT. THISSSS is what we need — a Black teen romcom.' 'I just realised that is the first time I've seen a young black romance story like this, we really need more of these,' wonderluck-089 commented on YouTube. 'Why did I get emotional watching this?! We hardly see ourselves in this genre, Definitely watching!,' added. 'I NEEDED THIS LIKE YESTERDAY!!! VERY excited for a black teen romance story!'jaya8664 shared. 'It is gratifying to know that, 50 years after its release, the love story at the core of Forever is still resonating with audiences,' told Tudum about seeing the popular 70s novel come to life. 'All the questions we have to sort through — the first time you have sex, your first kiss, the first time you say 'I love you' — it resonated then, and it resonates now,' Mara agreed. Discussing how she brought this love story into the 21st century, Mara told The Telegraph that she had to figure out a way to bring the modern problem of technology on children's innocence and changing position of women into the plot. As a mother to two sons, she found her way in through the vulnerability of 'young Black mean' More Trending 'I find it heartbreaking that before you can talk to them about the birds and the bees, you have to introduce the idea of rape. 'You have to help them navigate all these complexities around language and behaviour, and that's before they've figured out if the girl even likes them. So, once I'd realised that was how we could tell the story, we were off to the races,' she explained. Forever is streaming on Netflix. View More » A version of this article was originally published on May 6, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Biggest free agent on the planet' causes chaos in WWE Backlash debut MORE: This controversial TV episode 'almost killed the world's biggest show' 15 years ago MORE: Netflix's latest 'charming' film with 'giant heart' is your ultimate weekend watch
