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Preferably a miniseries or short show for me.
I found mine by accident: a BBC series called “Thirteen,” which isstreaming on Peacocknow.
Its the way everything unravels from there.
I was searching for one of my father’s favorite British series when I found this instead.
I ended up hooked, fast.
And I’ve been showing it to my friends and family who can’t get enough crime dramas since.
What is Thirteen about?
Trauma, eventual healing, and maybe a courtroom showdown.
But “Thirteen” doesnt follow most conventions.
Ivys story has holes.
Her memories dont always line up.
This show lives in that grey area, and its chilling.
Theres no clear villain, no easy answers.
Her performance in “Thirteen” is raw and unsettling, equal parts vulnerable and volatile.
Theres a moment in the second episode where she just switches, and its terrifying in the best way.
Its one of those rare performances where you stop seeing the actor entirely.
Even after the final credits roll, youll be asking yourself: What really happened in that cellar?
And did Ivy everactuallyescape?
Its uncomfortable, sure.
But its also exactly what I want from a great thriller: something that challenges me and unsettles me.
And that’s part of why I haven’t forgotten it.
I wasn’t the only one moved by this drama.
Over atRotten Tomatoes, it’s holding an 88% rating out of 17 critic reviews.