A gripping and dark Belgian thriller has made its free-to-air debut in the UK, offering a fresh fix for crime drama aficionados. Channel 4 has released the entire first season of 'For Better or For Worse', a series hailed by viewers as 'deliciously dark' and a veritable 'pressure cooker of fear'. This move comes two years after the six-episode season first aired in Belgium in 2023.
A Seemingly Perfect Life Shattered
The series centres on Agathe, portrayed by Laura Sépul, whose comfortable existence is brutally upended. Her world fractures when her husband, Fred (played by Lannick Gautry), becomes the prime suspect in a murder. The inciting incident occurs during a work trip, where a local woman is found dead at Fred's hotel.
As the police investigation intensifies, all evidence seems to point towards Fred. While Agathe initially struggles to believe her husband could be capable of such violence, she begins to stumble upon disturbing clues that hit far too close to home. What starts as doubt spirals into a tense quest for the truth, pulling the couple into profound jeopardy and suggesting Fred's demons may be far darker than she ever imagined.
Critical Acclaim and Cast
While UK reviews are still emerging, the series has already garnered a solid 7.6 out of 10 rating on IMDb. It originally won the Best Foreign French Fiction Award in 2022. The supporting cast includes Laura Van Maaren, Félicien Chardome, Keane Simons, Camille Pistone, and Melina Tomassone.
The full season, presented in its original French with subtitles, is now available to stream in its entirety on Channel 4's platform, offering a binge-worthy alternative for those seeking sophisticated, suspenseful television.
Another International Hit on Prime Video
This launch follows another significant release for fans of foreign-language drama. Prime Video has recently unveiled the supernatural thriller 'Tell Me Your Name' (originally 'Dime Tu Nombre').
Set in 1997 in the small Spanish strawberry-farming town of Fuensanta, Murcia, the series explores escalating cultural tensions. The story follows NGO leader Sonia (Michelle Jenner) and local priest Father Ángel (Dario Grandinetti) as they attempt to manage the fallout from the arrival of a group of Moroccan seasonal workers.
The conflict takes a terrifying supernatural turn when the workers settle in a nearby abandoned village, unwittingly unleashing ancient nightmares linked to a spreading darkness. The series, produced by the team behind The Walking Dead, has been praised by viewers on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb for its strong storyline, creature design, and powerful performances.
With both 'For Better or For Worse' on Channel 4 and 'Tell Me Your Name' on Prime Video, British viewers have a wealth of intense, internationally acclaimed thrillers to dive into this season.
