If you’re on the lookout for a new domestic thriller centred around infidelity, scandal and explosive passion, we have your next TV obsession sorted. With stars from The Bay and House Of Guinness, new series Complicit is the new "deliciously twisty" mystery coming to Channel 4 – and it promises to be like The Affair but, dare we say, even better.
The six-part series will follow Jen Molloy (Claire Goose), who shares a romantic rendezvous with Damian Barr (Moe Dunford). When the night is over, she must face the emotional fallout of deceiving her husband, Chris (Jason O’Mara) – but a split-second decision leads to something far more sinister for Jen’s family when a killer strikes.
With the series available to stream soon, here’s everything you need to know about Complicit, including the plot, cast and how to watch it.
What is Complicit about?
The upcoming six-part murder mystery will follow Jen Molloy (Claire Goose), a suburban wife who sneaks home after a night of a passion with lover Damian Barr (Moe Dunford), unbeknownst to her husband Chris Molloy (Jason O’Mara). Jen can’t begin to comprehend how devastating the consequences might be from one impulsive moment, when a death occurs. A split-second lie threatens to destroy everything, as her decision to protect her family could allow a killer to walk free…
According to the official synopsis, the series will explore the devastating fallout of one lie and the contradictory nature between protecting those you hold nearest and dearest and the inexplicable pull towards something more dangerous. As the series unfolds, the secret lives of residents hidden within picture-perfect suburban homes threaten to come out.
Caroline Carver, writer and creator, says: ‘It has been incredibly exciting to see Complicit come to life in such a breathtaking way. The phenomenal Claire Goose stars, alongside an exceptional cast, in this seductive thriller, which delves into the shattering repercussions of acting on your most hidden desires. I am forever grateful to the mighty Tall Story Pictures, Channel 4 and Virgin Media for their unwavering support, vision and brilliance, and I can’t wait to share it with audiences.’
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Catherine Oldfield, Creative Director of Tall Story Pictures, adds: “Tall Story Pictures are huge fans of Caroline’s writing and Complicit is a deliciously twisty and sexy thriller that really demonstrates how brilliant she is. The cast, led by the fabulous Claire Goose, are fantastic and I can’t wait for audiences to watch this story unfold.”
Who’s in the cast of Complicit?
The cast of Complicit includes:
- Claire Goose (Gone, The Bay) as Jen Molloy
- Moe Dunford (House Of Guinness, The Dry) as Damian Barr
- Jason O’Mara (The Lincoln Lawyer, The Man In The High Castle) as Chris Molloy
How can I watch Complicit?
Channel 4 is yet to announce an official release date, but we will keep you posted here as soon as one lands!
What other thrillers can I watch now?
For a scarily relatable thriller, we’d suggest Channel 5’s Cold Call, which follows struggling single mum June Clarke (Sally Lindsay) whose life is torn apart when she falls victim to a telephone scam and loses all her money. She starts a quest for justice and revenge – the question is, how far will she go? Cold Call is available to watch now on Channel 5. Another domestic thriller we’d recommend is Lie With Me. A wife on the brink, Anna (Charlie Brooks) moves with her family to Australia to try to mend her marriage, which has been broken by her husband’s infidelity. When she hires a new nanny, Becky, a dark secret threatens to destroy the last of Anna’s sanity. You can watch Lie With Me now on Channel 5.
