The Suspect
Kill or cure.
Created by Peter Berry
On ITV1
A taut psychological thriller that unravels a seemingly perfect life from within, sustained across five episodes by interior dread and the collapse of certainty.
Doctor Joseph O'Loughlin a man who appears to have the perfect life and a successful career as a clinical psychologist. But nothing can be taken for granted, even the most flawless existence is only a loose thread away from unravelling.
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Is The Suspect easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does The Suspect leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Suspect sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is The Suspect scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is The Suspect violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like The Suspect
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Suspect
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Suspect, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Suspect, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Suspect, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
