BBC crime drama is 'suspenseful' and fans say it's 'better than The Fall'

BBC's crime drama In the Dark has drawn praise as a suspenseful, well-constructed series, with fans calling it among the BBC’s best and even better than The Fall. The four-part thriller, launched in 2017 and adapted from Mark Billingham’s Time of Death and In the Dark, was created by Danny Brocklehurst. The opening episodes follow Detective Helen Weeks returning to Derbyshire to confront a case involving a friend's husband, while a second storyline tracks a heavily pregnant Weeks navigating Manchester’s streets as tragedy unfolds. Cast includes MyAnna Buring, Ben Batt, Matt King, Jessica Gunning and Tim McInnerny. Despite early enthusiasm, no second series was commissioned; The four episodes are available on BBC iPlayer.