Jo Joyner, Tamzin Outhwaite and Angela Griffin in wild trailer for Channel 5’s The Wives

As a seasoned television enthusiast with a keen eye for gripping narratives and intricate character development, I am utterly captivated by the tantalizing trailer for Channel 5’s upcoming drama, The Wives. The storyline promises a perfect blend of suspense, mystery, and dark humor, which is right up my alley.


channel five unveiled a provocative sneak peek for the intriguingly humorous series titled “The Wives.” This captivating production features the talented actresses Jo Joyner, Tamzin Outhwaite, and Angela Griffin portraying three women determined to unravel a secret that sent shockwaves through their family unit.

In Malta, the setting for this tale, the Morgan family suffered a heartbreaking loss when they believed Annabelle (played by Christine Bottomley) had perished in an unfortunate accident after falling off a cliff – however, her remains were never found.

A year has passed, and I, being Charlie (Jamie Bamber), seem to be managing quite well, having found a new companion. However, my family is unsettled when they learn that this new lady bears an uncanny resemblance to my late wife, almost like a younger version of her.

As a movie critic, I must confess that the character Jade, portrayed by Katie Clarkson-Hill, fails to win over the Morgan family in the opening scenes. The trailer hints at an uncomfortable exchange between Jade and Beth, where her seemingly off-the-mark comment about “women of Beth’s age” creates a tense moment that sets the stage for potential drama throughout the film.

On the anniversary of Annabelle’s passing, tensions escalate further as Jade’s wardrobe decision provokes additional friction.

As a devoted cinephile, I find myself questioning all these recent revelations surrounding the unfortunate event depicted in “The Wives.” The more I delve into it, the more I can’t shake off this feeling that maybe the incident wasn’t as accidental as initially thought.

“The outline hints: ‘As truths emerge and proof accumulates, the women collaborate and compete in their efforts to solve the puzzle and apprehend the wrongdoer.'”

However, with unscrupulous authorities, powerful drug networks, and habitual criminals appearing closer than anticipated, might they have taken on more than they’re capable of handling?

Jo Joyner, Tamzin Outhwaite and Angela Griffin in wild trailer for Channel 5’s The Wives

In The Wives series, we find Ben Willbond from Ghosts playing Beth’s husband, Frankie Morgan; Jonathan Forbes known for Catastrophe is cast as Natasha’s spouse, Sean Morgan; Louis Boyer recognized in Shadow and Bone takes on the role of Luca Vella, a local entrepreneur; and Ajay Chhabra, famed from Phoenix Rise, portrays Vinay Taneja, a consulate official.

The show originates from the creative genius of Helen Black, a talented writer known for her work on the prison drama series “Time.” According to one of its stars, Griffin, it’s brimming with warmth, camaraderie between women, humor, and at its core lies a captivating mystery to solve.

The Wives is coming soon to Channel 5 and My5.

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2024-09-02 23:34