The Salisbury Poisonings
The Salisbury Poisonings Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
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About
"A poisoning crisis told through ordinary heroism"
Based on the real 2018 Novichok poisoning in an English cathedral city, this four-part drama follows the public health officials, police, and ordinary residents scrambling to contain an invisible chemical threat before anyone understands what it is. It skips the spy intrigue in favour of grounded, procedural tension: hazmat suits, quarantine decisions, and terrified families. The tone is sober and empathetic rather than thrilling, carrying real weight because it happened. Strong performances anchor the dread, and it moves briskly given its short length, though it prioritises human cost over mystery or espionage payoff.
the grounded portrayal of public health workers managing a real chemical attack under pressure.
you want spy-thriller intrigue rather than a procedural, community-focused account.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.6 | 365 | 56 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 7.3 | 327 | 59 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 7.2 | 295 | 59 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 7.3 | 16 | — |