The Moorside

A somber, slow-burning true-crime drama that immerses you in a community's hope and heartbreak, with a mounting sense of unease.

Created by

Neil McKay

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sheridan Smith, Gemma Whelan, Siobhan Finneran

Overview

In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her daughter and show that, although she's from a poor background, Shannon's life is as important as any other. As hope fades and doubts about Karen arise, Shannon is found — with a man her mother knows. Who is this man, and what is his connection to Karen?

How it feels

Bleak, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, class, deception, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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