BBC viewers are hooked on harrowing drama with ‘one of the greatest actors ever’ --[Reported by Umva mag]

A TV drama has left viewers absolutely hooked following its return for season 2, with many praising the acting talents of one of its lead stars.

In 2021, Showtrial was first released on BBC One, following the story of a woman who’s put on trial on suspicion of murder.

Three years later, the programme is back with a brand new case, as a policeman is accused of leaving a man to die in a horrifying hit and run incident.

Adeel Akhtar stars as Sam Malik, a defence lawyer who takes on the case of the accused police officer Justin Mitchell (Michael Socha).

The first episode features gruesome scenes as climate activist Marcus Calderwood (Barney Fishwick) is knocked off his bike and left to die, using his dying moments to name his alleged killer.

With all of the episodes available to watch now on BBC iPlayer, fans have been raving over how sensational they think the programme is, while also showing the cast with praise.

‘I can’t explain how incredible Michael Socha and Adeel Ahktar are in #showtrial The whole cast is brilliant. Gripping, heart-breaking, binge-worthy stuff,’ Sarah wrote on X.

‘Binged all of #ShowTrial Adeel Akhtar and Michael Socha are absolutely brilliant as always,’ John added.

Giving particular attention to Adeel, 44, Suhail described the performer as a ‘top actor’, who was ‘brilliant’ in Fool Me Once and ‘already looks quality’ in Showtrial.

‘Watching #showtrial on iplayer. Adeel Akhtar is such an incredible actor. I believe in the story of his character’s life,’ another viewer called Sarah stated.

Nick wrote: ‘I will watch absolutely anything Adeel Akhtar is in – one of the finest actors working today.’

Meanwhile, an account going by the handle @stereosonics described Adeel as ‘one of the greatest ever actors that has ever been on TV’.

Prior to Showtrial, Adeel has appeared in a variety of films and TV shows including Fool Me Once, Killing Eve, Sweet Tooth, Les Misérables, Enola Holmes and The Big Sick.

Michael, 36, is best-known for his roles in This Is England ’86, ’88, ’90, Being Human, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and the BBC’s Our World War.

Showtrial is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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