The Cry

2018 · Miniseries · TV-14 · 60 min · ★ 6.6 · 79% critics

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After a baby vanishes in a small Australian coastal town, a young couple are thrust into intense public attention while private pressures begin to pull them apart. The story follows grief, suspicion, and a relationship fraying under unbearable strain.

Also known as Joanna

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Streaming on AMC+ and Acorn TV.

4 hours to watch · 4 episodes.

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Years: 2018
Release date: 2018-09-30
Network: BBC One, ABC TV
Language: English
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 60 min
Critic score: 79/100
TMDB rating: 6.6/10 (56 votes)

About

If you like dark, character-driven mystery dramas such as Top of the Lake or The Nest, this offers a tense, unsettling watch; Not for you if you dislike slow-burn stories, bleak subject matter, or fractured timelines.

Pros: gripping emotional tension; strong lead performance; haunting coastal atmosphere | Cons: slow pacing; confusing timeline jumps; hard-to-like characters