TVTV NewsBBC1The new eight-part drama starring Jessica Raine and Damien Molony has viewers hooked16:45, 25 May 2026BBC viewers have already devoured a brand new drama, heaping praise to its outstanding cast.‌The eight-part series titled Two Weeks in August revolves around Zoe, a chronic people-pleasing mother who reunites with her closest friends while on holiday.‌However, what was supposed to be an idyllic getaway descends into chaos after she witnesses a forbidden kiss, reports Bristol Live.‌The synopsis reads: "Zoe begins to act on her deepest desires and the holiday she hoped for becomes a reckoning for a group of adults who refuse to grow up."When they discover they are trapped on the island and face real life-or-death situations, the group soon turns on each other to find out who is to blame."‌"Is Zoe responsible for the drama and destruction around her or, as heaven turns to hell, are bigger forces at play? We are in Greece after all, the land of the ancient Gods."Penned and conceived by Catherine Shepherd, the show boasts a remarkable cast with Call the Midwife favourite Jessica Raine taking centre stage in the lead role of Zoe. Meanwhile, Bergerac star Damien Molony portrays her husband, Dan.They are joined by Nicholas Pinnock (For Life, The Book of Clarence) as their longstanding friend Solomon and Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor, Still Up) as his new wife, Jess.‌Further cast members include Leila Farzad (Kaos, I Hate Suzie) and Hugh Skinner (Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!, Fleabag) as university companions Nat and Jacob, while Tom Goodman-Hill (Baby Reindeer) also features.The opening two episodes debuted on BBC One on Saturday evening (May 23) but all episodes are accessible to stream on iPlayer and audiences have already binge-watched the series.‌Posting their reactions online, one fan penned: "Just finished. Completely addictive" Another stated: "Brilliant!!! On the last episode! Great cast " A third remarked: "Just binged on BBCIPLAYER ... loved it "Another penned: "Binged on iplayer. So uncomfortable and cringing at times so must be doing something right."One stated: "Watched the first two, can't wait to see what happens, great acting." Meanwhile another contributed: "Loving it...beautiful location and amazing cast."Article continues belowYou can stream Two Weeks In August on BBC iPlayerChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌BBC1