The Beast Must Die (2021–2021)
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The Beast Must Die is a gripping contemporary revenge thriller set on the Isle of Wight. Following the hit and run of a six-year-old boy, his mother is intent on avenging his death and the only thing keeping her going is the desire to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. The troubled yet brilliant Detective Strangeways has to unpick this web of tragedy and steer a course to justice.
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Season01
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Episode 1May 27, 2021—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 Wig - S01E02
Episode 2May 27, 2021—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 p - S01E03
Episode 3June 3, 2021—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 - S01E04
Episode 4June 10, 2021—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 - S01E05
Episode 5June 17, 2021—DI Strangeways, blindsided by a surprising discovery, scrambles to find answers.
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