One of Us

A horrific double murder rocks the lives of two families living side-by-side in isolated rural Scotland. But instead of focusing on the investigation, One of Us explores the fallout for the grieving relatives, and the dark consequences that threaten to shatter their lives.

One of Us (2016) is a British four-episode limited series created by Harry Williams and Jack Williams for BBC One. Set in isolated rural Scotland, it follows two neighbouring families, the Elliots and the Douglases, after a horrific double murder shatters their lives. Anna Elliot (Georgina Campbell) and Rob Elliot (Joe Dempsie) sit at the centre of a household strained by grief and suspicion, while Moira Douglas (Julie Graham) and Bill Douglas (John Lynch) carry their own wounds across the hedge line. Rather than chasing the investigation, the drama lingers on the fallout for the grieving relatives, the quiet lies told to protect loved ones, and the dark consequences that threaten to pull both families apart. Each hour builds a tight, claustrophobic dread through small domestic moments and strained conversations, with Adrian Edmondson and Juliet Stevenson adding weight as older family figures. Fans of Broadchurch and The Missing will find resonance in its bleak small community secrets and its patient, character-driven unease. The tone stays heavy and intimate, with flashes of brutal violence sitting against long stretches of silence and grief.

Audience reception is mixed but favourable, with viewers valuing its grief-focused drama and strong ensemble performances over its investigation plot.

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Created by

Harry Williams, Jack Williams

Release Date

2016-08-23

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (103)

What is One of Us about?

Two neighbouring Scottish families are shattered by a double murder and the dark secrets that follow.

What is One of Us like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of One of Us as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is One of Us violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in One of Us as moderate.

What did critics think of One of Us?

Audience reception is mixed but favourable, with viewers valuing its grief-focused drama and strong ensemble performances over its investigation plot.

Which shows are like One of Us?

Shows with a similar feel include Broadchurch, The Missing, and Big Little Lies.

How long is One of Us?

One of Us: 1 season, 4 episodes.

Is One of Us still running?

No, One of Us has ended.

Where can I watch One of Us?

In United States, One of Us streams on Britbox Apple TV channel.