is a psychological thriller miniseries produced by the BBC that follows DCI Red Metcalfe as he hunts a serial killer staging gruesome murders based on the 12 Apostles . " The Reckoning " is the second part of this two-episode series. Plot & Key Themes
: The series features a left-field plot twist regarding the identity of the "Judas" within the investigation team, which critics have noted feels both ingenious and somewhat contrived due to a lack of early foreshadowing. Critical Reception "Messiah" The Reckoning (2001)
: Reviewers on IMDb praise the show as stylish and beautifully filmed, highlighting its "ceaselessly compelling" and ominous tone. is a psychological thriller miniseries produced by the
: DCI Red Metcalfe (Ken Stott) investigates a series of elaborately staged murders where victims are found with mysterious symbols and their tongues replaced by silver spoons. Critical Reception : Reviewers on IMDb praise the
: Stars Ken Stott as Red Metcalfe, Michelle Forbes (who learned sign language for the role) as his wife Susan, and Edward Woodward as Professor Ellis.