1.046 minSeason 1 • Episode 5
LatestJoanna reels from the truth while Bea faces the fallout. As Michael warns Bea, unaware they're being watched, Joanna discovers Rachel has taken Alfie. Desperate, she tracks them to a derelict house, where Rachel demands Bea's confession. Flames erupt, chaos ensues, and Joanna seizes the moment to escape with Alfie.
A mum’s fresh start with her son takes a dark turn when a chilling rumour spreads through the town.
Acting
Rachel Shenton carries every unraveling moment with gutting precision.
Writing
Lesley Kara adapts her own novel with delicious, slow-burn cruelty.
Creator
Lesley Kara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kara's novel was inspired by real UK cases where false community rumors destroyed families—she wanted to explore how 'protective' motherhood becomes weaponized by the same instinct.
Rachel Shenton insisted on filming episode 4's breakdown in one continuous take; the crew had only two attempts before losing daylight.
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