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The Beast Must Die
The Beast Must Die
TV ShowCanceled

The Beast Must Die

6.4 / 10
2021
1 season
5 episodes
Crime

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.

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The Beast Must Die | BritBox First Look

Cast

Cush Jumbo

Jared Harris

Billy Howle

Nathaniel Parker

Mia Tomlinson

Manjinder Virk

M

Mark Addison

Seasons

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    27-05-202158m

    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 d...

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    27-05-202160m

    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 wit...

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    03-06-202156m

    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 cas...

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    10-06-202157m

    As Frances becomes more embedded in the home, she makes progress with her plan: she's found her weapon. Things heat up for DI Strangeways as he becomes ever more convinced of the p...

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    17-06-202163m

    DI Strangeways, blindsided by a surprising discovery, scrambles to find answers.

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