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: 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.

: 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)

: Adapted from the novel by Boris Starling, though the TV ending differs significantly from the book's conclusion. : DCI Red Metcalfe (Ken Stott) investigates a

: 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. : Stars Ken Stott as Red Metcalfe, Michelle

: Reviewers on IMDb praise the show as stylish and beautifully filmed, highlighting its "ceaselessly compelling" and ominous tone.

: The killer targets 12 victims, mirroring the 12 Apostles. Metcalfe uses a religious consultant, Professor Ellis (Edward Woodward), to decode the murderer's terrifying message.

: The show features graphic and gruesome murders—including flayed skin and decapitations—that are often masked in shadow but may still be disturbing for some viewers. Production Details