A “riveting” psychological drama that Broadchurch fans will love is set to stream on Channel 4.
Starring Colin Morgan, Toni O’Rourke and Simon Callow, The Boy That Never Was became a huge hit when it was first released in 2024.
The four-part drama tells the story of an Irish couple and their three-year-old son, who disappears during an earthquake in Morocco. With it’s twists and turns it should appeal to fans of Broadchurch, which starred Olivia Colman and David Tennant and focused on the mysterious death of a schoolboy.
A synopsis says: “Three years later, thousands of miles away in Dublin, Harry spots a six-year-old boy in a crowd – a boy he is convinced is Dillon. Harry must prove his son is alive, even if he can’t quite believe it himself. Harry’s obsession tears apart his marriage, exposing shameful secrets and shattering the one thing he and Robin had left – trust.
View 4 ImagesThe Boy That Never Was has been a huge hit with viewers(Image: RTE screengrab)
“Why won’t Robin believe Harry? What is she hiding? Can the boy really be Dillon? And how far will Harry go to find their lost son? The Boy That Never Was is a deeply atmospheric and masterfully crafted tale of love and loss that will chill you to the bone.”
The series, based on the debut novel of the same name by Irish author Karen Perry, went down a storm with viewers when it first aired.
View 4 ImagesBroadchurch fans should love The Boy That Never Was(Image: Patrick Redmond +353872600976)
One person posted on IMDb.com: “This is a riveting show from the get-go. All actors did a tremendous job… The show is an engrossing watch. Heart-wrenching as well.”
Another viewer said the series had “excellent twists”.
Someone else posted on X, which was formerly Twitter, that there was such “raw emotion” in the tense series. “The way Colin Morgan is able to convey emotions is so amazing,” said another viewer.
View 4 ImagesViewers have been gripped by the show’s twists(Image: RTE screengrab)
“It’s brilliant,” one impressed viewer posted on Facebook. “Slow moving and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Somebody else said that the drama was a “powerful” watch, and another fan said on Instagram: “What an absolute gem of a story, just finished final episode! Wow just wow.”
The Boy That Never Was can be streamed on U and will be available on Channel 4 from June 13.