Ordeal by Innocence

Production Note - Limited Series

Ordeal by Innocence is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 3-episode run in April 2018. This high-prestige adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1958 detective novel showcases the signature atmospheric tension of Mammoth Screen’s Christie collection. Diverging from the source material’s original ending to offer a fresh perspective for modern audiences, the production boasts a cinematic scale and an ensemble cast led by Bill Nighy and Anna Chancellor. As a definitive narrative event, it explores the psychological fractures of the Argyll family following a brutal murder, maintaining a self-contained structure that prioritizes thematic depth over serialized expansion. Its critical acclaim cemented its status as a premier example of the British drama revival, offering a complete and chilling resolution of the mystery.