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Fans of crime dramas are in for a deal with with this gripping collection. Viewers are being urged to watch a twisty thriller that centres around a couple who discover a physique in their new flat. What Remains is a British tv drama collection that was written by Tony Basgallop and directed by Coky Giedroyc. It debuted back in August 2013, airing just one season.

The collection begins with a physique being found in the attic of a tenement home. The physique is revealed to be the stays of Melissa Young, a younger girl who owns the top flat and whose death has gone unnoticed for two years. Detective Len Harper soon launches an investigation into Melissa’s death, despite his colleagues believing that it was suicide. The official synopsis for the collection reads: “A young couple move into an apartment only to find the body of a young woman that had been missing for two years but never registered as missing, which leads to a deeper investigation into what actually happened.”

Jessica Gunning and David Threlfall lead the solid as Melissa Young and DI Len Harper, respectively. They are joined by Alex Arnold, David Bamber, Claudie Blakley, Denise Gough, Victoria Hamilton, Steven Mackintosh, Amber Rose Revah, Russell Tovey, and Indira Varma.

All 4 episodes of the drama are at the moment streaming for free on BBC iPlayer – making the collection the good night viewing, significantly during the UK’s current heatwave.

What Remains acquired largely constructive reviews from critics shortly after its release. The Guardian said: “What Remains breathes new life into cop drama cliches,” while Radio Times branded it a “melancholy, sinuous crime drama”.

The Independent equally shared: “Not all [British detective dramas] are as creepily compelling as this,” with The Daily Express praising the show as a “gripping whodunnit”. Another critic said: “Well written and thought-provoking. The best murder mystery programme since Broadchurch.”

Audiences appear to agree, with one IMDb consumer writing: “Classic whodunnit, but done with a modern take. Great character development, some real nasty neighbours living here. The best British show I’ve seen in a long time, even if it is five years old. It’s as good as Broadchurch.”

Another added: “Amazing acting and quite frankly, scary and unique. A must see!” while a third said: “Gripping and exceptional.”

A fourth viewer echoed the sentiment, saying: “The best drama on the BBC. The acting is uniformly outstanding and the house menacing. One of the very best thriller mini series that’s been made by anybody (and I’ve watched a lot).”

Someone else commented: “Incredibly dark. The acting, the plot, the setting and the pacing are all great. Top notch series.”

What Remains is accessible to stream on BBC iPlayer