BBC crime drama praised for its incredible 'plot twists' returning for season 2

Anyone who likes sinking their teeth into a proper good crime drama has been proper spoilt for choice with all the incredible viewing material gracing our screens as of recently.

From Netflix's harrowing Baby Reindeer to ITV's 'blockbuster' Red Eye - we've all been having a right old binge when it comes to series that increase our heart rates.

And the latest chatter sees the exciting return of one BBC crime drama which has been praised for its incredible 'plot twists'.

The first season of the gripping crime drama hit our screens back in 2021. (BBC)

Season one of the British legal drama first hit our screens back in 2021 stars the likes of Tracy Ifeachor, Céline Buckens and Abra Thompson.

The plot follows Talitha Campbell (Buckens), the arrogant and uppity daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur who ends up getting arrested following the mysterious disappearance of fellow student, Hannah Ellis (Thompson), who seems to be her exact opposite - a hard-working daughter of a single mother.

The series follows the events that unfold from Talitha's arrest to the jury's final verdict, switching between both sides of the tense legal battle.

Plus, the first season was only five episodes - making it perfect for devouring in a single sitting.

The series is none other than Showtrial, created by Ben Richards, and it's clearly gone down a total treat with viewers. Check out the trailer here:

One X user penned: "Big fan of Showtrial on BBC. The star is a bratty, love-to-hate lead character, but there are plenty of brilliant performances.

"Same producers as Vigil and Line of Duty - loads of twists and actually pretty funny, as much as a murder drama can be."

A second quipped: "BBC’s Showtrial is brilliant and beautiful and such shining proof that female characters don’t have to be likeable for us to love them."

"Has anyone else watched Showtrial on BBC1? ... If not you need too... So so good!" urged a third while a fourth gushed: "Wicked writing and a nice pace with many plot twists, lovely score and a great cast."

A fifth revealed: "Just binge watched Showtrial - hence this tweet at 00.42am excellent drama, great job!"

BBC viewers were absolutely obsessed with the first season of Showtrial. (BBC)

"Showtrial on BBC iPlayer! Wow! Just... WOW!" exclaimed a sixth. "Absolutely amazing TV! I am completely hooked. Utterly believable performances & characterisations. Love it!"

A seventh chimed in: "Showtrial on BBC was superb, extremely well written and some quality acting, hooked from the start & really enjoyed."

An eight urged: "Just finished Showtrial on BBC! Bloody brilliant! Spot on casting and a great introduction to the fabulous @celinebuckens, who reminded me a little of Jodie Comer when starting out in Killing Eve. Thoroughly recommend! Can assure you, you’ll be hooked!"

The five-part series has been praised as the 'best thing on telly'. (BBC)

"Just finished BBC series Showtrial and for me it's the best thing on telly for a very long time," praised a ninth while another echoed: "Showtrial BBC1. Got to be one of the best courtroom dramas ever, and I’m not guilty of over-exaggeration."

Well, that's my evening sorted.

And it seems fans won't have to wait much longer for their next Showtrial fix as iPlayer's site promises that series two is 'coming soon'...

The first season of Showtrial is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

Topics: BBC, TV And Film

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from the University of Manchester in 2021 in English Literature. Alongside her studies, she was the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the largest student newspaper in the United Kingdom. Her favourite topics to write about include sex and relationships, bizarre lifestyle trends and all things travel.