Netflix has quietly added the BAFTA-nominated British crime drama 'Prey' to its UK library, with the series quickly climbing the platform's most-watched charts. The ITV original first aired in April 2014 and consists of two series, each with three 45-minute episodes.
The show stars Rosie Cavaliero as DS Susan Reinhart, the only principal character to appear in both series. John Simm headlines series one as DC Marcus Farrow, while Philip Glenister leads series two as prison officer Dave Murdoch. Supporting cast includes Anastasia Hille, Craig Parkinson, Benedict Wong, MyAnna Buring, and Ralph Ineson.
'Prey' earned a BAFTA Television Award nomination in the 'Mini Series' category in 2015. John Simm also won a Royal Television Society North West Award for 'Best Male Performance' for his role in series one.
The official synopsis reveals that DS Reinhart investigates two intense cases involving corruption by UK law enforcement officials. In series one, she pursues colleague DC Marcus Farrow, wanted for the murder of his wife and son. In series two, prison officer Dave Murdoch must help an inmate escape after his pregnant daughter is kidnapped.
The series has achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its well-crafted characterizations and gripping storylines. Audiences have also been won over, with one IMDB user calling it 'outstanding acting from virtually everyone' and another declaring 'Brits do it best'.
