Until I Kill You
| Until I Kill You | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Living with a Serial Killer by Delia Balmer |
| Written by | Nick Stevens |
| Directed by | Julia Ford |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ken Horn |
| Production company | World Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITVX |
| Release | 7 April 2024 (New Zealand) 18 April 2024 (Canada) |
Until I Kill You (working title Delia Balmer) is a British true crime miniseries written by Nick Stevens and directed by Julia Ford, based on Delia Balmer's autobiographical book Living with a Serial Killer (2017). It first aired on TVNZ+ in New Zealand on 7 April 2024, and premiered on the Canadian channel Hollywood Suite on 18 April 2024 before airing on ITV1/ITVX in the United Kingdom at a later date.
Cast[edit]
- Shaun Evans as John Sweeney
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Delia Balmer
- Kevin Doyle
- Jack Franklin as Joshua Wilson
- Simon Harrison as Glenn Saunders
- Clare Foster as Eloise Chapman
- Stephanie Street as Janice Rainsworth
- Renu Brindle as Sister Tessa Waller
Production[edit]
In February 2023, it was announced Anna Maxwell Martin and Shaun Evans would star in Delia Balmer as the real-life titular figure and serial killer John Sweeney respectively. The four-part drama, based on Balmer's book Living with a Serial Killer, would be penned by Nick Stevens, directed by Julia Ford, and produced by Ken Horn for World Productions.[1]
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.K. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "Love" | Julia Ford | Nick Stevens | April 7, 2024 (New Zealand) April 18, 2024 (Canada) | N/A | |
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Delia meets John Sweeney in a local pub, sparking an unexpected romance. As the relationship develops, Delia begins to suspect John is hiding a murderous past. | ||||||
| 2 | "Hate" | Julia Ford | Nick Stevens | April 14, 2024 (New Zealand) April 25, 2024 (Canada) | TBD | |
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When Sweeney's violent nature is finally revealed, Delia uses all her guile to escape with her life. In Amsterdam, police try to identify a body that might be linked to John Sweeney. | ||||||
| 3 | "Healing" | Julia Ford | Nick Stevens | April 21, 2024 (New Zealand) May 2, 2024 (Canada) | TBD | |
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With Delia in a critical condition, the police try to find Sweeney. Can Delia pick up the pieces of her life with Sweeney still at large? | ||||||
| 4 | "Justice" | Julia Ford | Nick Stevens | April 28, 2024 (New Zealand) May 9, 2024 (Canada) | TBD | |
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A terrified Delia must face Sweeney again in court to ensure his conviction; but the traumatic outcome of the trial has a profound effect on her life. | ||||||
Release[edit]
The series was presented under the title Until I Kill You at the MIPCOM in October 2023 and confirmed to be on ITV's 2024 slate that December.[2] Hollywood Suite released a trailer ahead of the series' Canada premiere on 18 April 2024.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "'Delia Balmer': Anna Maxwell Martin & Shaun Evans Headline ITV True Crime Series From 'The Pembrokeshire Murders' Writer". Deadline. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "The Hot Ones — Drama: Korean Survival, British True Crime & Female Action Stars Set For Mipcom". Deadline. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ Bundel, Ani (4 April 2024). "Shaun Evans is Terrifying in the 'Until I Kill You' Trailer". TellyVisions. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
