With its debut now reaching global viewers, “Towards Zero” has garnered a score on Rotten Tomatoes. This three-part miniseries is based on Agatha Christie’s 1944 novel of the same title, where a renowned tennis player visits his wealthy aunt’s grand estate accompanied by both his ex-wife and new lover, whom he had been unfaithful to the former. This sets the stage for a tense weekend that culminates in a tragic discovery of a deceased body. Starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ella Lily Hyland, and Mimi Keene, “Towards Zero” first aired on BBC One in March before being released on BritBox in April.
As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’ve just learned that “Towards Zero” has made its international debut on BritBox and is receiving rave reviews, especially on Rotten Tomatoes! At the moment of my writing, out of 24 critic reviews, this TV show boasts a 71% approval rating from critics, averaging 6.2 points on the Tomatometer. This means it’s a Fresh pick according to the Tomatometer! However, the Popcornmeter, which gauges Audience ratings, is still gathering steam with less than 50 ratings, so no score has been assigned yet. I can’t wait to see what the audience thinks!
What This Means For Towards Zero
The Show Redeems The BBC’s Christie Adaptation Run
For quite some time, the BBC has been transforming Agatha Christie’s novels into screen adaptations. This has been done across various platforms like the iconic Miss Marple series and numerous limited series, TV films, and filmed stage plays. Lately, they have taken on a diverse range of her popular and less recognized works. Some examples are the 2015 production “Partner in Crime,” the 2016 “The Witness for the Prosecution,” and the 2020 release “The Pale Horse.
Despite “Towards Zero” receiving a fresh score on the Tomatometer, it continues BBC’s successful run of Agatha Christie adaptations on the review site. Most of their previous adaptations have also received positive scores, with “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?” achieving a perfect 100% score in 2022. However, “Murder is Easy” from 2023 managed to break this trend with its 36% rating. You can compare “Towards Zero” to other recent BBC Agatha Christie adaptations on Rotten Tomatoes using the chart provided below:
[Here, I’ve tried to keep the structure of the original text but simplified some phrases and sentences for easier reading.]
| Title | Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score | Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
|---|---|---|
| And Then There Were None (2015) | 81% | 91% |
| The Witness for the Prosecution (2016) | 100% | 68% |
| Ordeal by Innocence (2018) | 94% | 71% |
| The ABC Murders (2018) | 71% | 50% |
| The Pale Horse (2020) | 79% | 43% |
| Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (2022) | 100% | 75% |
| Murder Is Easy (2023) | 36% | 28% |
| Towards Zero (2025) | 71% | N/A |
Although the 71% score might not suggest an all-out triumph for the show, it certainly signifies another victory for the BBC in the genre of Agatha Christie adaptations. The reviews for Towards Zero, however, often mention that the show’s pace is a bit slow and its approach to the whodunnit formula is somewhat predictable, yet they commend the acting and production quality of the series. Given that there’s no audience rating available, it’s challenging to gauge the impact of these reviews on the show’s performance. Nevertheless, positive criticism from critics gives it a stronger foundation to perform well.
Our Take On Towards Zero’s Rotten Tomatoes Score
The Adaptation Is Likely To Split Viewers
In general, opinions between critics and viewers can differ, but the BBC’s history of adapting Agatha Christie’s works suggests that when critic scores are lower, the audience response tends to lean towards negative reviews (Rotten territory). However, there are exceptions like the 2015 production of “And Then There Were None”. Given that “Towards Zero” received a low Tomatometer score, it seems likely that the upcoming three-part series might polarize audiences.
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2025-04-19 06:37