The 2021 psychological thriller Angela Black, starring Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt, is now available to stream for free on ITVX. The series has been described by viewers as 'captivating', 'gripping', and 'spellbinding'.
Plot Overview
The series follows Angela Black, a suburban mother whose seemingly perfect life unravels after a chance encounter with a mysterious private investigator. According to the official synopsis, 'Angela Black’s life appears idyllic: a lovely house in suburban London, days working as a volunteer at the dogs home, two wonderful sons and a charismatic, hard-working husband, Olivier (Michiel Huisman). However, beneath this façade of charmed domesticity, Angela is also the victim of domestic abuse.'
Trapped in an abusive relationship, Angela is approached by Ed (Samuel Adewunmi), a private investigator who reveals horrifying truths about her husband. The synopsis continues: 'When faced with some horrifying truths about her husband, a stunned Angela is left reeling. Can she really trust Ed? Can she leave behind her life as she knows it and finally free herself from Olivier?'
Viewer Reactions
The series has garnered widespread praise on review platforms. On Rotten Tomatoes, one viewer called it 'spellbinding,' while another on IMDb wrote: 'I cannot stop watching this series. It's captivating and has been a great several evenings of TV.' A third reviewer described it as 'one of the best TV series for quite a while,' adding, 'I am a tough audience when it comes to TV shows like this, but this story line is gripping!'
Another viewer praised the show's structure: 'Great character development, tight, suspenseful plotting and powerful performances all round. Nothing is wasted - no lull in the middle episodes, this builds to one hell of a climax that, true to form, avoids many of the cliches of the genre.'
Critical Acclaim
Fans have highlighted the show's dark and menacing tone. One called it 'a great, binge worthy psychological thriller that isn't what it initially appears to be with suspense and plot twists throughout.' Another described it as 'brutal and gritty,' while a third said it 'made me watch to the very end.' A viewer noted: 'Another Joanne Froggatt excellent series, dark and menacing,' and one added: 'One of those where you can't blink.'
Angela Black is available to stream now on ITVX.
