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Originally airing on ITV in 2014, the two-season, Manchester-set series stars John Simm as DS Marcus Farrow, who is wrongly accused of murdering his ex-wife and one of his sons.
After finding a new streaming home on Netflix over the weekend, the series has already climbed to the second most-watched show on the UK TV chart – and with a perfect 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score, we’re not surprised. Plus, with both seasons consisting of just three episodes each, it’s the perfect pick for a one-night binge.
Intrigued? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Prey, including what fans are saying about the show.
What have viewers said about Prey?
The series proved a hit with viewers, with many taking to IMDb to share their thoughts.
“Great series, worth the time and a good binge watch – Brits do it best!” penned one viewer, while another said: “I can’t believe that I just found this gem. Outstanding acting from virtually everyone, non-stop action, great storyline. Every character is so believable, so real. Three episodes, so well done!”
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Meanwhile, a third added: “A great drama – it is nice to see ITV being able to now compete with the BBC with high-quality dramas.”
What to expect from Prey
Told over two binge-worthy seasons, Prey centres around Detective Sergeant Marcus Farrow, a well-liked and respected copper in his field.
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The synopsis reads: “But when Farrow is found at the scene of a brutal crime, with all the evidence pointing towards him, his world collapses. Now on the run, Farrow is not just trying to evade capture. He is determined to clear his name. With the clock ticking, will Farrow stay free long enough to find the truth?”
Who stars in Prey?
Leading series one is John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace), who plays DS Marcus Farrow, while Rosie Cavaliero (Kaos, The Power of Parker) stars in both seasons as DS Susan Reinhart.
They’re joined by Craig Parkinson (Line of Duty, Grace) as DI Sean Devlin, Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem) as DS Ashley Chan, and Adrian Edmondson (EastEnders) as Assistant Chief Constable Warner.
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Rounding out the cast of season two are Philip Glenister (Life on Mars, Bergerac) as David Murdoch, MyAnna Buring (The Witcher) as Jules Hope, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Culprits) as DC Richard Iddon.