MALICE

CONTAINS SPOILERS! This six-episode psychological thriller follows Adam Healey (Jack Whitehall), a charming male nanny who nefariously ingratiates his way into the employment of wealthy venture capitalist Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny), his fashion designer wife Nat (Carice van Houten) and their three children. As Adam manipulates their lives, he orchestrates a series of damaging incidents that impact them all. Despite their world crumbling down around them, the Tanners are oblivious to the fact that these events only started when Adam arrived on the scene. Highly manipulative in nature and seeking revenge on Tanner for a reason that’s divulged in episode six, it’s evident early on that he’s a psychopath. Filmed in Greece and London, the houses featured on screen are sublime (think expansive beach-front retreats and luxurious mansions), while the cinematography on the Island of Paros captures its alluring vibe and will make you want to visit. Each actor delivers a solid performance and Whitehall does an excellent job in portraying his duplicitous, detestable character. The plot leaves a lot to be desired though and falls short with several implausible scenarios, while the ending will frustrate viewers with its unresolved justice. Looks shiny but lacks believability.