How many The Beast Must Die episodes are there and when is the finale?
Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for regular updates of events happening in Wales Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  Following widespread critical acclaim and record breaking viewing figures, BritBox has already announced that a sequel to the revenge thriller series is in development, with Gaby Chiappe returning as writer. The first series, which stars Jared Harris and Cush Jumbo OBE, is based on Cecil Day-Lewis 1938 novel of the same name, and tells the story of a grief-stricken mother (Jumbo) as she tries to find justice for her dead son, Martie, after police drop the investigation into his death. The British drama series was filmed in and around the Isle of Wight in 2020 after the UK eased Covid-19 lockdown restrictions for certain productions. Here's everything you need to know about the remainder of the series, including how to catch up before the finale. The first series of The Beast Must Die is made up of five episodes, all centred around Frances Cairnes attempts to find her sons killer and take revenge. It has not yet been confirmed how many episodes the second series will have, but BritBox has revealed that it will tell a new story based around Billy Howles character. The first two episodes of BritBoxs five-part series aired on Thursday, May 27, with each of the remaining three instalments released every Thursday on the streaming service. After tonights penultimate episode, viewers will be able to watch the finale of the British drama series from next Thursday, June 17, when it premieres on BritBox. Written by Gaby Chiappe, The Beast Must Die follows grieving mother Frances Cairnes (Jumbo) as she takes matters into her own hands, trying to find out who killed her son in a hit-and-run accident after the investigation is dropped by police. She poses as a mystery novelist and infiltrates the life of George Rattery (Harris), the man she believes to be responsible, with the intention of killing him in an act of revenge. Jumbo (The Good Wife) and Harries (Mad Men, Chernobyl) are joined by fellow main cast member Billy Howle (The Serpent), who stars as Nigel Strangeways, the troubled detective trying to solve the case. The series also stars Nathaniel Parker (The Inspector Lynley Mysteries), Geraldine James (Downton Abbey) and Douggie McMeekin (Chernobyl). Viewers hoping to watch the final two episodes of The Beast Must Die will be able to stream the miniseries via BritBox, BBC and ITVs joint online service.