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The Beast Must Die

The Beast Must Die

20216.41 Season5 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Following the death of her son in a hit and run, all Frances Cairnes wants is to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. When she finally tracks him down, she tricks her way into his house and plots his murder from within.

Created by Ed Rubin
Written by Nicholas Blake
Produced by Sarada McDermott
NetworksBritBox

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Top Cast

Cush Jumbo

Cush Jumbo

Frances Cairnes

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

George Rattery

Billy Howle

Billy Howle

Nigel Strangeways

Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

Blount

Mia Tomlinson

Mia Tomlinson

Lena

About The Beast Must Die

The Beast Must Die is a crime series that first aired in 2021. Created by Ed Rubin, it stars Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle. Following the death of her son in a hit and run, all Frances Cairnes wants is to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. When she finally tracks him down, she tricks her way into his house and plots his murder from within.

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