The Guest

“The Guest is a fast, furious, preposterous thriller of the kind that you can only pull off if everyone involved in its creation and consumption approaches it without an ounce of cynicism. [Writer] Matthew Barry, [director] Ashley Way and the high-calibre cast hold up their end of the bargain, delivering bags of propulsive plot. Viewers must hold up theirs via uncritical acceptance of the multiple twists, and bring along enough metaphorical or actual popcorn for the ride.”
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian

“While this initially feels like a run-of-the-mill Single White Female rip-off in the making, The Guest truly steps up a gear in the final 15 minutes of the opening episode, taking our expectations of where the series is going and proceeding to throw it down Fran’s perfectly structured spiral staircase. In the blink of an eye, this slowburn drama switches into the psychological thriller we were promised from the outset, putting wheels in motion for the three episodes to come. The Guest is a series I am more than happy to welcome into my living room.”
Tilly Pearce, The i

“Eve Myles and Gabrielle Creevy sparkle as two women in an unhealthily intense relationship, their performances making you feel the claustrophobia. You might have felt episode one was a bit slow, but it really does have a lot more twisting and turning to do. Plus more two-pieces in Myles’s costume wardrobe. Episode four is a cracker. It’s all rather moreish.”
Carol Midgley, The Times

“It’s an easy watch, slipping down like one of Netflix’s Harlan Coben thrillers. The writing will reel you in, and the two lead actresses are perfectly cast.”
Anita Singh, The Telegraph