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.

Before We Die
GenreCrime drama
Created byMatt Baker
Based onInnan vi dör
by Niklas Rockström
Written byMatt Baker
Directed byJan Matthys (series 1)
Carolina Giammetta (series 2)
StarringLesley Sharp
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Robin Kerremans
  • Dimitri Verbeeck
  • Irma Inniss
Production companyEagle Eye Drama
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
Release26 May 2021 (2021-05-26) –
present

It was commissioned for a second series,[2] which began airing on 25 June 2023.[3]

Premise

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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

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Episodes

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Series 1 (2021)

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No.
overall
No. in
series
Directed byWritten byOriginal air date
11Jan MatthysMatt Baker26 May 2021 (2021-05-26)
22Jan MatthysMatt Baker2 June 2021 (2021-06-02)
33Jan MatthysMatt Baker9 June 2021 (2021-06-09)
44Jan MatthysMatt Baker16 June 2021 (2021-06-16)
55Jan MatthysMatt Baker23 June 2021 (2021-06-23)
66Jan MatthysMatt Baker30 June 2021 (2021-06-30)

Series 2 (2023)

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No.
overall
No. in
series
Directed byWritten byOriginal air date
71Carolina GiammettaMatt Baker and Mark Evans25 June 2023 (2023-06-25)
82Carolina GiammettaMatt Baker25 June 2023 (2023-06-25)
93Carolina GiammettaMatt Baker25 June 2023 (2023-06-25)
104Carolina GiammettaMatt Baker and Daniella DeVinter25 June 2023 (2023-06-25)
115Carolina GiammettaMatt Baker25 June 2023 (2023-06-25)

Reception

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Ravindran, Manori (2022-03-16). "Channel 4 Renews Crime Thriller 'Before We Die' for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  3. ^ "Before We Die season 2: Release date, cast and latest news for Channel 4 drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "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.
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