The BBC crime drama has been hailed as ‘outstanding’ by fans(Image: BBC)
Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, known for her roles in Coronation Street and Broadchurch fronts BBC’s gripping six-part crime drama, The Pact.
First released in 2021, the programme follows a group of friends whose lives take an unexpected dark turn when their boss shows up dead.
As they make an oath to keep their involvement hidden things escalate when lies, secrets, betrayal and blackmail starts to unravel, reports Wales Online.
Also in the cast alongside Julie includes Laura Fraser, Eiry Thomas, Heledd Gwynn, Eddie Marsan and Jason Hughes.
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An official synopsis reveals that “when a young brewery boss is found dead”, four of his employees are bound by a “fragile pact of silence” that will completely alter the course of their lives.
The crime series first aired on the BBC back in 2021(Image: BBC)
“Anna’s police officer husband Max investigates Jack’s unexpected death alongside his fierce superior DS Holland (Rakie Ayola) unaware that his own wife and her best friends are at the heart of a conspiracy,” the synopsis continues.
“While brewery worker Tish (Abbie Hern) becomes increasingly suspicious of her co-workers, Jack’s estranged father Arwel struggles to conceal dark family secrets.”
Speaking about what attracted her to play Louie, actress Heledd Gwynn said: “I love that she’s impulsive. It’s working out what those impulses are. I am quite controlling, I think, and I like to know what I’m doing.
“But she will fly. Suddenly something will happen and she will fly off the handle, or you’ll think ‘oh she didn’t react to that, that’s interesting’. She’s not one thing, she’s complex.”
The Pact has been a huge hit with fans since it first aired(Image: BBC)
In 2024, viewers were thrilled when another series of The Pact aired, although it followed a different plot and family.
Sinve the series was first released, it’s recieved nothing but praise from fans as many have called it a must-watch.
One person wrote: “Amazing drama. One of the best drama’s I’ve watched in a long time, the story line had a great twist and actor’s were all amazing. Love it started to finish definitely be recommending to friends and family.”
The programme released a series 2 in 2022(Image: BBC)
Someone else commented: “Superb Production With Some Final Destination! Outstanding production throughout.It’s quite rare that i give 10 stars but The Pact nailed it. Excellent acting especially from Laura Fraser. The music is stunning, copied straight from the Final Destination movies!”
Another shared: “Great whodunnit for a binge watch with a good twist. Fancied this because of the cast and not disappointed. I usually pretty much guess by the end of the episodes who did it but this one was a surprise. If you want an easy binge watch with some good acting and easy lines with a great ending leaving you satisfied they go for it. Well done BBC CYMRU.”
The Pact is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
