Strangers

How well do we really know the people closest to us? This miniseries seeks to answer that question and weaves a gripping story—somewhere between a mystery thriller and a family drama—about identity, trust, and the need for the truth. At the center of the story is London professor Jonah Mulray (John Simm), whose life is turned upside down when his wife Megan dies in a car accident in Hong Kong. As he investigates, he discovers that she not only kept numerous secrets from him but apparently even led a double life… “Strangers” immerses us in a world that will indeed be foreign to most people in the West: The story is set largely in Hong Kong, whose urban backdrop is captured in an impressive and highly atmospheric way. The city is not merely used as an exotic setting, but as an essential part of the story. The cultural differences, language barriers, and political entanglements heighten the sense of disorientation that also “haunts” the main character. Furthermore, “Strangers” stands out thanks to the strong acting performance by John Simm, who credibly embodies the despair and tenacity of the grieving husband. This makes the series far more than a classic “whodunit” mystery. The tension builds slowly but steadily: With each episode, new secrets and surprising twists are revealed, while the web of lies, economic interests, and personal motives grows ever tighter. --- The life of British professor Jonah Mulray is turned upside down after his wife, Megan Harris, is killed in a car accident in Hong Kong. Overcome with grief, Jonah has no choice but to cross the ocean to bring the woman he loved home. When Jonah arrives, he is immediately overwhelmed by neon-drenched, hypermodern Hong Kong, a place that is constantly on the move. A world far removed from the academic realm.