ITV's new six-part drama Gone has captivated viewers since its debut on Sunday, with many binge-watching the entire series in a single day. Starring Eve Myles and David Morrissey, the psychological thriller follows Detective Annie Cassidy as she investigates the disappearance of a headteacher's wife.
Written by George Kay (The Long Shadow, Hijack, Lupin), the series centres on Michael Polly, a respected headmaster whose wife Sally goes missing. Cassidy's suspicions are aroused by Michael's lack of emotion, leading her to question whether he is capable of murder.
Set in Bristol, the show has already become the number one most-watched programme on ITVX. The Guardian awarded it a four-star review, calling it "the most engrossing drama we'll see this year." Viewers on Instagram have praised the series as "incredible," with one writing: "I binge-watched this yesterday on ITVX and I just couldn't stop watching it. Brilliant."
Though fictional, Gone was inspired by real-life events from the 2022 book To Hunt a Killer, written by former Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay and ITV crime correspondent Robert Murphy, who both served as consultants on the show.
Eve Myles described her character Annie as "intuitive, gutsy and doesn't suffer fools," while David Morrissey expressed delight at working with the creative team again. The series is directed by Richard Laxton.
