Love a crime thriller with a fresh twist? Get Millie Black ticks everyyyy box! This series bring a bold new perspective to the genre, blending gripping crime drama with vibrancy of Jamaican culture brought to you from Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James. With a stellar cast and story backed with mystery, tension, and heart, this is one you won’t want to miss!
What is Get Millie Black about?
This five-part crime series dives deep into the backstreets of Kingston offering a modern and authentic, never-before-seen portrayal of the capital filtered through the eyes of Millie Black, an unstoppable, no-nonsense former Scotland Yard detective.
Born in Jamaica but raised in the UK, Millie returns to her roots as a missing persons detective— only to find herself caught between two worlds: one pulling her back, the other refusing to let her in! As she digs deeper into her latest case, her past begins to close in, forcing her to face both dangerous criminals and the haunting family memories she’s tried to bury.
If you love gripping crime stories and a real taste of Jamaican culture, Get Millie Back is calling your nameeee!
Who’s in it?
Tamara Lawrance (King Charles III) is leading the charge as Millie Black. Starring alongside her, is:
- Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Joan) stars as Curtis, Millie’s detective partner.
- Joe Dempsie (Game of Thrones, Skins) joins the cast as British Detective Luke Holborn.
- Chyna McQueen making her acting debut as Millie’s sister, Hibiscus.
Check out the trailer:
Where can I watch Get Millie Black?
You can catch Get Millie Black on Channel 4 on Wednesday 5th March, at 9pm or stream all episodes on Channel 4
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