Series synopsis
The Beast Must Die is a British crime television series that premiered on BritBox on May 27, 2021. It ended on June 17, 2021. It was created by Gaby Chiappe. It stars Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Nathaniel Parker.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cush Jumbo as Frances Cairnes
- Jared Harris as George Rattery
- Billy Howle as Nigel Strangeways
- Nathaniel Parker as Blount
- Mia Tomlinson as Lena
- Geraldine James as Joy
Guest cast
- Manjinder Virk as Liz Jerwood
- Mark Addison as Hospital Attendee
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 27, 2021 | June 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
May 27, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
May 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
June 3, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BritBox |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 27, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 17, 2021 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |