Channel 4 is here again with a brand new thriller fused with suspense called Suspect. The 8-episode drama is currently airing on channel 4, with the first episodes already out on Sunday, 19th June. The episodes have a run time of about 30 minutes, and the channel will telecast two episodes each night, from 9-10 PM. The best thing about the series is that the viewers would not have to wait a whole week for the show, as it will air each night, concluding on 22nd June. With some episodes already out, it is receiving mixed reviews from the viewers and the critics.
Are you planning to watch it soon? Here’s everything you need to know about the show before watching. With a stellar star cast which we will get into in a minute, and a strong enough storyline, Suspect seems promising to be the perfect binge for the week. Here, let’s start with the introduction of the cast.
Suspect on channel 4: Meet Cast
Suspect on channel 4 has one of the most fantastic stars cast to look forward to giving solid performances. It is led by the Irish actor James Nesbitt stars as a Veteran Detective Danny Frater. James Nesbitt has recently starred in BBC’s Bloodland. He is also famous for his role in Cold Feet. Last year, he made headlines for his cameo appearance in season 6 of Line Of Duty. The entire cast is as follows:
- James Nesbitt as Danny Frater
- Joely Richardson as Jackie
- Anne-Marie Duff as Susannah
- Richard E. Grant as Harry
- Antonia Thomas as Maia
- Sacha Dhawan as Jaisal
- Sam Heughan as Ryan ( famous for his role in Outlander)
- Ben Miller as Richard
- Niamh Algar as Nicola
Filming location and Cinematography of Channel 4: Suspect
The series is set in London and features various parts of the city. The view of the London in Suspect is not the vibrant side of London. The town shown is very dark, grim, and sad, complimenting the tone of the series. The mysterious city is seen through below bridges, side streets, abandoned car parks, etc. which cinematically aligns with the series very well.
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A significant series scene was shot at the petrol garage on the seventh day of the UK’s fuel crisis. Extra measures and precautions were taken on this day.
What do we know so far from Suspect?
The story opens with a Veteran, Detective Danny Frater, turning up in a mortuary for a routine ID check on a young woman’s body. What follows next becomes the plot for Suspect. The young girl turns out to be Danny’s daughter, and he gets the shock of his life. What will follow the series will be a string of investigations by Danny to catch the killer of her daughter.
The eight series episodes will supposedly focus on one Suspect in each episode. The premise is intriguing enough to maintain the viewers’ curiosity till the end to know the killer finally.
