Little Boy Blue

A sombre, slow-burning true-crime drama that weighs heavily, following a family's grief and a dogged investigation with quiet, procedural intensity.

Created by

Paul Whittington

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Stephen Graham, Sinéad Keenan, Brían F. O'Byrne

Overview

Based on a true story, this four-part drama tells the story of the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Croxteth, Liverpool, in 2007. It explores Melanie’s and Steve’s ordeal, and tells of how Rhys’ murderer and associates were eventually brought to justice.

How it feels

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

About

Grief, justice, family, crime

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore. No sexual content.

Note

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

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