'Masterpiece' BBC series based on ancient myth keeps fans on 'edge of their seat'

Fans of Suranne Jones will be pleased to learn that one of her BBC dramas is being hailed as a "masterpiece" and is available to stream for free.

Doctor Foster is a British psychological thriller television series that debuted on BBC One on September 9, 2015. It was created and written by Mike Bartlett, and the series revolves around Gemma Foster (Suranne Jones), a doctor who suspects her husband, Simon (Bertie Carvel), is having an affair. The storyline was inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Medea, a wronged wife who kills her children and poisons her husband's new bride. Internationally, the series was brought to many countries by different networks. It aired in the UK between 2015-2017.

The series synopsis reads: "Doctor Foster is a British psychological thriller about Dr Gemma Foster, a doctor whose life unravels when she suspects her husband is having an affair, leading her to an obsessive investigation that exposes shocking secrets and causes widespread chaos for her family and patients. The series follows her fight for control as her marriage collapses, the consequences of her actions affect their son, and her husband and his new lover, Kate Parks, reappear in her life."

Ten years later, Doctor Foster is still being hailed as a "masterpiece" by critics and viewers alike, and its impressive 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes reflects this.

One fan said: "I loved this series. Great cast, good storyline. Kept on the edge of your seat. Worth a watch."

Another said: "How is this woman not a superstar in cinema?? Her acting skills are better than 95% of ladies out there. If you haven't seen this series, go now and watch it."

Another added: "I realise this is a drama series from 2015, but I was searching for something to watch on Netflix and came across this. It was so good, I binge-watched it."

"This shows that betrayal, fraud, and cheating can be just as thrilling as any crime drama. It's also a bit of a mystery, as you wonder exactly what the main characters are up to, and how one will ultimately outwit the other. The ending had me on the edge of my seat," a fourth added.

Doctor Foster is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.