"messiah" The Reckoning (2001) Apr 2026

: Stars Ken Stott as Red Metcalfe, Michelle Forbes (who learned sign language for the role) as his wife Susan, and Edward Woodward as Professor Ellis.

: Adapted from the novel by Boris Starling, though the TV ending differs significantly from the book's conclusion. "Messiah" The Reckoning (2001)

: The killer targets 12 victims, mirroring the 12 Apostles. Metcalfe uses a religious consultant, Professor Ellis (Edward Woodward), to decode the murderer's terrifying message. : Stars Ken Stott as Red Metcalfe, Michelle

is a psychological thriller miniseries produced by the BBC that follows DCI Red Metcalfe as he hunts a serial killer staging gruesome murders based on the 12 Apostles . " The Reckoning " is the second part of this two-episode series. Plot & Key Themes Plot & Key Themes : Reviewers on IMDb

: Reviewers on IMDb praise the show as stylish and beautifully filmed, highlighting its "ceaselessly compelling" and ominous tone.