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Born to Kill

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2017
  • 51m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.2K
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Romola Garai, Daniel Mays, Lara Peake, and Jack Rowan in Born to Kill (2017)
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A haunting exploration of the mind of Sam, a teenager who's on the verge of acting out hidden psychopathic desires.A haunting exploration of the mind of Sam, a teenager who's on the verge of acting out hidden psychopathic desires.A haunting exploration of the mind of Sam, a teenager who's on the verge of acting out hidden psychopathic desires.

  • Creators
    • Kate Ashfield
    • Tracey Malone
  • Stars
    • Daniel Mays
    • Romola Garai
    • Lara Peake
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Kate Ashfield
      • Tracey Malone
    • Stars
      • Daniel Mays
      • Romola Garai
      • Lara Peake
    • 14User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 9 nominations total

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    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Bill
    • 2017
    Romola Garai
    Romola Garai
    • Jenny
    • 2017
    Lara Peake
    Lara Peake
    • Chrissy
    • 2017
    Earl Cave
    Earl Cave
    • Oscar
    • 2017
    Elizabeth Counsell
    Elizabeth Counsell
    • Margaret
    • 2017
    Jack Rowan
    Jack Rowan
    • Sam
    • 2017
    Simon Bubb
    • Mike
    • 2017
    Sharon Small
    Sharon Small
    • Cathy
    • 2017
    Richard Coyle
    Richard Coyle
    • Peter
    • 2017
    Lolita Chakrabarti
    Lolita Chakrabarti
    • Helen Deverill
    • 2017
    Pal Aron
    Pal Aron
    • Philip
    • 2017
    Jeany Spark
    Jeany Spark
    • Lauren
    • 2017
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Mr. Williams
    • 2017
    Jacob Brown
    • John
    • 2017
    Bilal Abd El Rahman
    • Liam
    • 2017
    T'Nia Miller
    T'Nia Miller
    • Lisa
    • 2017
    Seeta Indrani
    Seeta Indrani
    • Anjali
    • 2017
    Jaimi Barbakoff
    Jaimi Barbakoff
    • Miss Maudsley
    • 2017
    • Creators
      • Kate Ashfield
      • Tracey Malone
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    User reviews14

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    8jburtonprod-802-759029

    Very Well Done Psychogical Thriller

    This is a very well done thriller. It really captures the workings of the psychopathic mind. The performances are all great. Jack Rowan deserves an award for the charming and sinister, Sam. Romola Garai is great as the mother, slowly realizing her son is a monster. Daniel Mays and Lara Peake also turn in quality performances.The direction and story are tight and keeps you wondering what will happen up to the last minutes of the series. 'Born to Kill' doesn't fall for any psycho-killer cliches, either. It's the story of a burgeoning serial killer and though the situations are tense they remain natural. This is not movie story writing. This is allowing the events to unfold as they would. If you like thrillers that have the feel of True Crime, you will really like this limited series. Highly recommended.
    8samhume-72568

    Great 4 mini series

    I felt obliged to write this review after just finishing the final episode. I'd missed the series when it was initially aired but so glad I discovered it.

    It tells the story of a troubled teenager who dotes on his mother. As the series progresses I felt more attached to the character.. As Sam learns more about his dad, you see the similarities build. To devastating effects.

    It might be a slow burner for some, but certainly worth sticking with it. I thought it was thoroughly entertaining. With a few twists and unexpected shocks, I thought it was a great four parter.
    10jwayiml

    Oozes pure menace

    It's a slow burner, but stick with it! You'll be swept along on a wave of anticipation and prickly evil Superb casting melancholic music and demonic lighting create an atmosphere of swirling impending threat. The acting is spot on, and the camera work deserves recognition, it's a great piece of work. Can't wait for the finale!
    6gallagherkellie

    Not bad

    Only 4 episodes so it's an easy watch. It was pretty good, the description is that we delve into the mind of a psychopath but I don't feel like that was done enough.

    The main actor does a great job, he even made me feel sorry for him at times!

    There were a lot of predictable things but all in all not a bad show.
    6vicstevinson

    Substantial and Sinister; but too predictable

    Jack Rowan delivers an astonishing performance and has commanding presence. He posses heartthrob looks and an intriguing ability to sell this character's treachery and quirks. What an amazing feat for a young talent.

    Romola Garai is surprisingly convincing in this role that is 10 years older than she is. Her character compartmentalizes and as situations become overwhelming, Garai keeps the lid on the melodrama and cuts to the heart of her character.

    The title is so very on-the-nose and unfortunate. The show itself is an incredible journey into troubled psychology masked by teenage angst and turmoil.

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2017 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nacido para matar
    • Filming locations
      • Cardiff, Wales, UK
    • Production company
      • World Productions
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