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Daily Mirror
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Channel 4 quietly adds 'must-see' drama that leaves viewers 'thrilled'
The Shadow, a psychological thriller based on Melanie Raabe's novel of the same name, is now available to watch for free on Channel 4 after it was praised by viewers Channel 4 has made all six episodes of the gripping crime drama The Shadow available for free, much to the delight of UK viewers. The series, hailed as an unmissable addiction, is based on Melanie Raabe's 2021 novel and introduces us to journalist Norah, portrayed by Deleila Piasko, who seeks a fresh start in Vienna. A stranger's eerie prophecy that she will murder a man named Arthur Grimm within six weeks haunts her upon arrival. Despite initially dismissing the ominous prediction, Norah finds herself entangled in a web of memory gaps, anonymous threats, and mounting paranoia. She is tormented by questions about her sanity, her capacity for murder, and the reasons behind these events, reports the Express. Deleila leads a cast featuring Andreas Pietschmann, Luisa-Celine Gaffron, Vietha Luong, Julia Anna Grob, and Christoph Luser. The show's blurb tantalises with: "Journalist Norah hears a prophecy that she will kill a man, then unfathomable events begin to dog her steps. What is happening?" Following its premiere in Germany in 2023, the series was lauded for its "thrilling" psychological depth and quickly became a "must-see". Winning the Audience Choice Award at the German Seriencamp Festival in 2023, Channel 4's Walter Presents didn't hesitate to snap up the rights. One viewer was effusive in their praise, saying: "The story is gripping, thrilling, full of twists and turns, many facets, and surprises. Excellent entertainment, as tense as the daily heat in Vienna, which lasts for six weeks until August 13th, and creates a special atmosphere as the series culminates in its grand finale. You practically sweat along with it. The images and the camera capture the story excellently; you're an eyewitness yet still in the dark. Highly recommended!" Another chimed in with: "The story has many twists and turns, maintaining the suspense until the epic finale. I'm thrilled." "Wow! What a great psychological story for entertaining and exciting hours of TV. Mysterious moments and great actors make this series a must-see for all fans of the genre," enthused a third, while another added: "Super exciting! I couldn't tear myself away from the TV. The ending was completely unpredictable."
Metro
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
All six episodes of 'irresistibly creepy' crime drama available to stream now
Looking to escape the heat? Well, why not watch a new supernatural crime drama that's sure to send a chill down your spine? As of today (June 28), all six episodes of The Shadow are available to stream on Channel 4. This haunting crime drama follows a young journalist called Norah (Deleila Piasko) on assignment in Vienna. Sounds pretty good, right? Well, things take a sinister turn when a strange beggar warns Norah that she will kill a man sometime in the future. Not feeling particularly homicidal, the young writer ignores the warning, that is, until strange things start occurring. Can Norah avoid her murderous fate? Well, you'll have to watch to find out. First released in Germany back in 2023, the series is an adaptation of Melanie Raabe's internationally bestselling 2020 novel of the same name, which was branded 'irresistibly creepy' by Open Books. The TV series has similarly glowing reviews. In their 10/10 IMDb review one user described the show as 'a meticulously crafted psychological thriller, distinguished by its atmospheric storytelling and compelling performances.' Meanwhile, another user gave the series 9/10 and said The Shadow was a 'testament to the potential of television as a medium for nuanced, character-driven narratives.' High praise indeed! However, that's not the only accolade the show has earned; it won the Audience Choice Award at the German Seriencamp Festival in 2023, and Kino magazine gave it 4.5 stars. More Trending Meanwhile, DWDL's critic Timo Niemeier wrote in his review, 'the creators went to great lengths in the first five episodes to keep viewers guessing as long as possible about what actually happened, the story is resolved almost perfectly at the end.' If, however, The Shadows sounds a bit spooky for you, or if you like the heat, there are other streaming options available this weekend. Season 4 of The Bear has just dropped on Disney Plus. Season four has been called a return to form by critics, and it's currently sitting at a respectable 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Our own valiant TV Editor Sabrina Barr reviewed The Bear season 4 for Metro, and in her three-and-a-half-star review, she wrote that while she enjoyed this fourth outing, she was 'left wanting more'. View More » The Shadow is streaming now on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
