Before We Die
Before We Die

Before We Die

2023TV ShowReturning Series2 SeasonsEnglish

Detective Hannah Laing becomes deeply conflicted when she discovers her son is playing a crucial role as an undercover informant in a brutal murder investigation.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: VariousGenres: Crime Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

The series follows Detective Inspector Hannah Laing as she investigates a complex drug trafficking network in Bristol. As the investigation deepens, she finds herself entangled with a powerful crime family, blurring the lines between her professional duty and personal loyalties. The stakes escalate when she discovers her own son is involved, forcing her into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Before We Die received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at Lesley Sharp's performance and the show's tense, gritty atmosphere. Some critics found the plot convoluted at times, but the overall engagement and suspense were frequently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Lesley Sharp's commanding lead performance.
  • Appreciation for the show's suspenseful and gritty crime drama elements.
  • Some noted a tendency for the plot to become overly complicated.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely aggregated for this specific series. General commentary often points to strong acting and an engaging, albeit sometimes predictable, crime narrative.

Fun Fact

The series is an adaptation of the Swedish crime drama 'Innan vi dör' (Before We Die).

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