Channel 4 releases Careless thriller with Bridgerton star in December

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 07:28 · Archive

Channel 4 will release the four-part thriller Careless on 2 December, featuring Bridgerton's Katie Leung and House of the Dragon's Solly McLeod.

Channel 4 has confirmed that the four-part thriller Careless will premiere on Wednesday, 2 December at 9pm. Production began at the start of the year on the drama, which is described as both a 'gripping and provocative' thriller and 'seductive'.

The story follows Scottish backpacker Robbie, played by House of the Dragon star Solly McLeod, after he takes a job in Sydney caring for music legend Mike. Mike, played by Richard Roxburgh from Rake, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Bridgerton's Katie Leung appears as Mike's wife Angela, with Robyn Malcolm from After The Party also in the cast.

Over the series, the relationship between Robbie and Mike deepens as Robbie builds trust with both Mike and Angela. However, it becomes clear that something from Robbie's past could endanger Mike and Angela.

Executive producer Claire Mundell said the series explores themes of 'redemption, forgiveness and rehabilitation'. She explained that while Careless initially presents itself as a psychological thriller, it gradually reveals the emotional truth behind Robbie's past. The series asks questions about 'how society responds to children who commit serious crimes before they're old enough to fully understand the consequences of their actions, and how we care for young people who have experienced profound trauma'.

Mundell added that as the audience uncovers what happened to Robbie and the lasting impact on his life, 'the series becomes an exploration of trauma, compassion and the possibility of redemption'.

How it is being reported

• Channel 4 confirms release date for 'seductive' thriller with Bridgerton starChannel 4 has confirmed when its new thriller Careless will be released and viewers do not need to wait long.Croydon Guardian · 13 Nov, 06:58
• Channel 4 confirms release date for 'seductive' thriller with Bridgerton starChannel 4 has confirmed when its new thriller Careless will be released and viewers do not need to wait long.News Shopper · 13 Nov, 06:58
• Channel 4 confirms release date for 'seductive' thriller with Bridgerton starChannel 4 has confirmed when its new thriller Careless will be released and viewers do not need to wait long.This Is Local London · 13 Nov, 06:58
• Channel 4 confirms release date for 'seductive' thriller with Bridgerton starChannel 4 has confirmed when its new thriller Careless will be released and viewers do not need to wait long.Wandsworth Guardian · 13 Nov, 06:58

In this story: Channel 4 · Solly McLeod · Katie Leung · Richard Roxburgh · Robyn Malcolm · Claire Mundell · Sydney

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