Before We Die
| Before We Die | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Matt Baker |
| Based on | Innan vi dör by Niklas Rockström |
| Written by | Matt Baker |
| Directed by | Jan Matthys (series 1) Carolina Giammetta (series 2) |
| Starring | Lesley Sharp |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Production company | Eagle Eye Drama |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 26 May 2021 – present |
Before We Die is a British crime drama television series. Adapted by Matt Baker, it is based on the Swedish series of the same name (Innan vi dör), which was created by Niklas Rockström.[1] Before We Die premiered on 20 March 2021 on Channel 4.
It was commissioned for a second series,[2] which began airing on 25 June 2023.[3]
Premise[edit]
Veteran Detective Inspector Hannah Laing (Sharp) investigates the murder of her colleague and lover Sean, which leads to her being embroiled in a major plot by the powerful Mimicas crime family.
Cast[edit]
- Lesley Sharp as DI Hannah Laing
Episodes[edit]
Series 1 (2021)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in series | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Jan Matthys | Matt Baker | 26 May 2021 |
| 2 | 2 | Jan Matthys | Matt Baker | 2 June 2021 |
| 3 | 3 | Jan Matthys | Matt Baker | 9 June 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | Jan Matthys | Matt Baker | 16 June 2021 |
| 5 | 5 | Jan Matthys | Matt Baker | 23 June 2021 |
| 6 | 6 | Jan Matthys | Matt Baker | 30 June 2021 |
Series 2 (2023)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in series | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | Carolina Giammetta | Matt Baker and Mark Evans | 25 June 2023 |
| 8 | 2 | Carolina Giammetta | Matt Baker | 25 June 2023 |
| 9 | 3 | Carolina Giammetta | Matt Baker | 25 June 2023 |
| 10 | 4 | Carolina Giammetta | Matt Baker and Daniella DeVinter | 25 June 2023 |
| 11 | 5 | Carolina Giammetta | Matt Baker | 25 June 2023 |
Reception[edit]
Lucy Mangan of The Guardian awarded the first episode two stars out of five, criticizing the writing and declaring, "Despite all the brilliant work we have all seen Sharp, Regan and Ward do over the years, and perhaps because of the script, the acting is poor from the protagonists."[4] Sean O'Grady from The Independent gave the first episode three out of five stars.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Fear, Helen (2021-05-26). "Before We Die on C4: What's it about, how many episodes is it and how can I watch it?". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (2022-03-16). "Channel 4 Renews Crime Thriller 'Before We Die' for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "Before We Die season 2: Release date, cast and latest news for Channel 4 drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (2021-05-26). "Before We Die review – a weak, bleak hour that's totally lost in translation". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "Before We Die, review: Take all the Scandi and the noir away, and there isn't much point to it". The Independent. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
