ITV show Until I Kill You has a surprising connection to Netflix’s Baby Reindeer – did you spot it?
ITV drama Until I Kill You has a surprising connection to hit Netflix thriller Baby Reindeer.
Until I Kill You is based on Delia Balmer’s memoir Living with a Serial Killer – documenting her relationship with murderer John Sweeney and nearly becoming a victim herself.
Alongside the series, ITV released a documentary titled Until I Kill You: The Real Story, focusing on the real Delia Balmer.
In it, she recalls meeting Sweeney at a London pub called The Hawley Arms in 1991.
The pair dated for three years until Delia eventually became suspicious after finding rope and gloves under their bed.
However, fans have been shocked upon realising a link to Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer.
The Hawley Arms is also where show creator Richard Gadd met Fiona Harvey.
This was the real-life woman whom the show’s stalking character was based on.
Detailing his alleged real-life ordeal, the comedian – who also played his fictional counterpart – said in court papers: “In 2014, I met Harvey at the pub where I worked at the time, the Hawley Arms.
“I noticed that Harvey looked distressed and offered her a cup of tea on the house.
“On noticing each other’s accents, we engaged in what I took at that time to be a friendly conversation, and discussed our common Scottish heritage.”
Meanwhile, Until I Kill You viewers have been left unnerved by the harrowing storyline depicted on screen.
One wrote on X: “#UntilIKillYou is a a terrifying watch.
“Coercive relationships are extremely difficult to identify when you’re in one and fooled.
“My heart goes out to anyone who is trapped in an abusive relationship. Please seek help #ClairesLaw.”
Another added: “Brutal and horrific story but every episode tells the story well.”
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
- Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
- The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother’s grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
- Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
- The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
- Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
A third chimed in: “ITV1 Until I kill you. What an anxious watch! Great acting. Scary knowing it is based on true events.
“Some people are just evil.”
The cast is led by Anna Maxwell Martin as Delia and Shaun Evans as Sweeney.
Until I Kill You airs on ITV and ITVX.