Viewers binge-watching 'brilliant' new 6-part drama after 'excellent' 1st episode

Viewers have praised the show as "brilliant", with some binge-watching all six episodes on ITVX following its premiere on Sunday night. Taking to social media, one person wrote: "Binged watched it all today, absolutely loved it," while another added: "Binged it all today. Just brilliant."

A third fan hailed the opening episode as "excellent", while another praised leading stars Suranne and Jodie, adding: "The first episode was soooo special. I've never fallen in love with a show so quickly as this time. I can't wait for the next episode!! It's amazing. You are amazing!! Thank you for your work!!"

The series, which is set against the rolling hills of southern Spain and its dark criminal underbelly, is billed as a "complex and addictive story of friendship, deception and survival". It follows two con women, Bert and Sam, whose toxic friendship is revived in order to pull off an epic art heist. The synopsis reads: "When Bert is released from prison on compassionate grounds, it's Sam she calls, and it's Sam she needs to help her carry out one last epic job."

It continues: "Bert and Sam embark on the most audacious of art thefts, gathering a talented team of outcasts to help them plan this audacious crime. Whilst the team must overcome numerous challenges before they can pull off the heist, it's the power struggle between Bert and Sam that threatens to derail their plans and destroy them both."

Suranne Jones (Vigil, Doctor Foster) and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Toxic Town) lead the cast as Bert and Sam. They're joined by Talisa Garcia (Baptiste) as Miss Take, Karan Gill (I May Destroy You) as Bilal, Elizabeth Berrington (Bookish, Virdee) as Jackie Diamond, Horacio Colomé as Miguel, Abdul Salis (The Wheel of Time) as Mateo and Lee Boardman (The Trouble with Maggie Cole) as The Great Diavolo. 

Other cast members include Karise Yansen as Komet, Christian Cooke as Deegs, Kate Fleetwood as Celine, Thais Martin as Caitlin, Javier Taboada as Blas and Nansi Nsue as Amaya. 

Frauds is available to stream on ITVX. The series will air on Sundays and Mondays on ITV at 9pm for the next three weeks.

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