ITV has picked up two new thriller series, Fake and Suspicion, for both its broadcast channel ITV1 and its streaming platform ITVX. Both shows promise twists, turns, and plenty of suspense.
Here’s the Lowdown: Australian drama Fake, based on Stephanie Wood’s memoir, stars Asher Keddie as Birdie Bell, a magazine writer who believes she’s found “the one” in grazier Joe Burt (David Wenham), whom she meets online. However, doubts creep in, and Birdie begins to suspect Joe isn’t who he claims to be. Suspicion revolves around the kidnapping of an American businesswoman’s (Uma Thurman) son from a New York hotel. Four British citizens become the prime suspects.
What This Means Now: ITV is adding to its drama slate with two shows that tap into contemporary anxieties: online deception in Fake and the fear of being wrongly accused in Suspicion. Both series are set to create plenty of discussion.
The Bigger Picture: Fake explores the murky world of online dating and the potential for fabricated identities. The series is an adaptation from real life, which will resonate with viewers. Suspicion, a cat-and-mouse thriller spanning the Atlantic, questions who can be trusted when everyone is under scrutiny. While release dates are yet to be confirmed, the acquisition of these two shows strengthens ITV’s line up.
