Four Lives
Four Lives

Four Lives

2022TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

The true story of the courageous families of four young gay men who lost their lives to killer Stephen Port. Facing police failings, they fought for justice for their loved ones.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Iain MacDonaldGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Sergeant Stephen Fulcher is assigned to investigate the murder of Sarah Jenkins, a young woman found in the Thames. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a pattern of missing women and suspects a serial killer is at large. Fulcher must race against time to identify the perpetrator and bring justice to the victims and their families, confronting personal and professional challenges along the way.

Critical Reception

Four Lives received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its suspenseful narrative, strong performances from the lead cast, and its sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject matter. Some noted its pacing and adherence to true-crime conventions, but overall it was seen as a compelling and well-executed drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling and suspenseful true-crime narrative.
  • The lead performances, particularly Martin Compston's, were highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some viewers found the pacing a bit uneven at times.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this specific production, making it difficult to summarize user sentiment.

Fun Fact

The series is based on the true story of serial killer Stephen Port, who was convicted of murdering four young men between 2014 and 2015. The show focuses on the investigation from the perspective of the families seeking justice.

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