Believe Me release time, cast and plot of ITV's next true crime drama
Believe Me revolves around the victims of 'one of the most prolific sex attackers in British history'.
www.mirror.co.ukHere’s the latest on ITV’s Believe Me.
- What it is: A four-part ITV true-crime drama focusing on the victims of John Worboys and the shortcomings of the investigation, with a strong emphasis on listening to survivors.[4][6]
- Release pattern: The series premiered with a two-episode rollout on consecutive nights, followed by the final two episodes on the next Sunday and Monday, all airing at 9pm on ITV1 and also available on ITVX.[2][5][4]
- Reception: Early broadcasts drew strong viewer reactions, with reporting highlighting the harrowing subject matter and the performances of the cast, including Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Daniel Mays.[6][8][9]
Key takeaways if you’re watching:
- Episode order and air times: Episode 1 (May 10), Episode 2 (May 11), Episode 3 (May 17), Episode 4 (May 18), all at 9pm on ITV1; ITVX has streaming availability for the whole series.[5][4]
- Content note: The drama portrays victims’ experiences and critiques the police response, so it’s intense and sensitive in nature.[9][6]
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Citations:
- ITV Believe Me overview and cast context.[6][9]
- Release pattern and air dates/times.[2][4][5]
- Additional reporting on reception and production notes.[8][9]