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Maxine Peake, Ian Brady and Joanne Froggatt star in the true story-inspired crime drama, See No Evil: The Moors Murders, which is leaving Netflix this month

rime drama fans, listen up! The compelling true story-inspired crime drama, See No Evil: The Moors Murders, is leaving Netflix in just over a week. Thankfully, there are only two episodes, so viewers still have plenty of time to stream the series before it leaves the platform – and could even binge-watch both parts in one sitting!

The drama, which first aired on ITV in 2006, tells the story of the Moors Murders, which were committed by infamous serial killers Myra Hindley and Ian Brady between 1963 and 1965.

Maxine Peake in See No Evil© ITV
Maxine Peake plays Myra Hindley in See No Evil

The series is penned by Neil McKay, who is no stranger to bringing harrowing true stories to the screen, having penned The Reckoning, the BBC’s factual drama about the crimes of Jimmy Savile, and Four Lives, which follows the families of four young gay men killed by Stephen Port.

Plus, the cast list is seriously impressive, with Maxine Peake (Shameless, Anne) starring as Myra Hindley, alongside Sean Harris (The Stranger, The King) as Ian Brady and Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt as Myra’s sister, Maureen Smith.

Keep reading to find out more…

What is See No Evil: The Moors Murders about?

The two-parter dramatises a series of killings that took place in and around Manchester between July 1963 and October 1965.

Myra Hindley and Ian Brady were responsible for the deaths of five children aged between ten and 17: Pauline Reade, John Kilbride, Keith Bennett, Lesley Ann Downey and Edward Evans.

Maxine is known for her roles in Silk, Say Nothing and Anne© Getty Images
Maxine is known for her roles in Silk, Say Nothing and Anne

The show is based on extensive research and interviews, including with the detectives involved in the investigation and the victims’ families.

What have audiences said about the series?

The drama has been described as a “harrowing” and “stomach-churning” dramatisation.

In an online review, one person penned: “This was a superb, well written, very emotive drama. It handled a very difficult subject with sensitivity and respect. Maxine Peake and Sean Harris were brilliant in their often chilling portrayal of Hindley and Brady.”

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Joanne Froggatt plays Myra’s sister, Maureen Smith

A second viewer wrote: “A harrowing, stomach-churching watch. The period detail is amazing, clothes, costumes, cars etc, it’s very well made. The acting is sensational, each does a great job, for me Joanne Frogatt stands out, what an actress she is.”

Sean Harris attends the "Spencer" UK Premiere during the 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 07, 2021 in London, England.© Karwai Tang/WireImage
Sean Harris plays Ian Brady in the ITV drama

A third viewer highlighted Sean’s performance, writing: “A dark, gritty portrayal of a dark and gritty time in the UK. The cast not only LOOK LIKE the real people, they give a genuine portrayal of the characters and that alone is scary. Sean’s portrayal of Ian is exceedingly so.”

When is the last day to watch See No Evil: The Moors Murders?

Viewers don’t have long as the last day to watch the series is 26 March.