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ITV | Sundance Channel | SundanceTV | Season Premiere Date: May 29, 2022

Starring: Robert Glenister, Dominic West, Sylvestra Le Touzel

Summary: Social worker Janet Leach (Emily Watson) is appointed as the person to look out for the rights of serial killer Fred West (Dominic West), who was deemed to be mentally handicapped.

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E3. Part 2
Air Date: September 11, 2011
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S1:E2. Appropriate Adult Part 2
Air Date: July 3, 2011
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S1:E1. Appropriate Adult Part 1
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Ken Tucker

Dec 9, 2011

The movie goes on a bit too long, but it makes up for it with finely tuned performances. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Dec 9, 2011

[A case] that's gradually revealed to be more and more horrific. The only thing that makes watching this story unfold even slightly bearable are West and Watson's performances. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Dec 8, 2011

Appropriate Adult will hardly be everyone's cup of tea (or coffee), but it's such a formidable showcase for its leads as to merit the opportunity to reach a discriminating audience. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Dec 9, 2011

Well made and never boring--the director is Julian Jarrold ("Becoming Jane")--Appropriate Adult is a first-class example of what British filmmakers do well when they are not trying to look like American filmmakers. Read full review

Curt Wagner

Dec 9, 2011

A grisly tale, feuled by West's mesmerizing performance. Read full review

Rob Owen

Dec 9, 2011

A gripping tale of police investigation and a criminal's mischief-making. Read full review

Mike Hale

Dec 9, 2011

Ultimately it's a fairly standard TV movie, if an overly long one, ending on a note of sentimental affirmation and, luckily, offering one outstanding central performance. Read full review

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lilkillpappy

Dec 13, 2011

Great movie, full of depth, and made with respect for its subject matter. The fact that its based upon true events makes it even more creepy. The acting was academy award worthy, and its thick realistic atmosphere made for a very disturbing experience, and I liked it. Some might say it'sGreat movie, full of depth, and made with respect for its subject matter. The fact that its based upon true events makes it even more creepy. The acting was academy award worthy, and its thick realistic atmosphere made for a very disturbing experience, and I liked it. Some might say it's slow moving, but if you really appreciate its atmosphere, and the fact that they are trying to tell you a real story, I'm sure its pace will be just fine. Plus it's full of sick and twisted, truly unexpected surprises, so what else could you want in a movie?… Expand

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bcrowan

May 29, 2012

The Metacritic assesment is incorrect as this film is nowhere near "Action/Adventure." Further, West was not deemed mentally incompetent, but rather illiterate. "Appropriate adults" are used in many instances in the UK to ensure proper procedure is followed and often when a suspect has aThe Metacritic assesment is incorrect as this film is nowhere near "Action/Adventure." Further, West was not deemed mentally incompetent, but rather illiterate. "Appropriate adults" are used in many instances in the UK to ensure proper procedure is followed and often when a suspect has a low education level; he need not be medically declared incompetent as suggested. That said, the film is superbly disturbing and well-acted. It is quote controversial as there are frequent dramatizations and Janet's character is clearly amerliorized, with the assistance of the real woman; however, they do not take away the impact of the interesting storytelling and nuanced performances.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 29, 2022
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  S1:E3. Part 2
  Air Date: September 11, 2011
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  S1:E2. Appropriate Adult Part 2
  Air Date: July 3, 2011
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  S1:E1. Appropriate Adult Part 1
  Air Date: unknown