This BBC drama has been branded "simply unmissable" and a "rare thrill" by viewers16:53, 24 Jun 2026Fans of crime dramas are in for a treat with this gripping series.‌Viewers are being urged to watch a nail-biting thriller that's centred on two brothers caught up in a devastating hit-and-run incident.‌Guilt is a Scottish production written and created by Neil Forsyth. The first series aired in 2019, followed by a second in 2021. A third and final series landed in 2023, with the show going on to become a critical triumph and securing a worldwide audience.‌The "pitch-black, twist-filled" thriller follows two strikingly different brothers - high-flying lawyer Max (Mark Bonnar) and laid-back record shop owner Jake (Jamie Sives). While driving home from a wedding, the pair accidentally knock down and kill an elderly man in Edinburgh. Rather than alerting the police, they make the fateful decision to cover their tracks, reports Glasgow Live."After convincing Jake to help him conceal the fatal hit-and-run, Max attempts to make the death look like it happened from natural causes. However, the brothers' lives quickly begin to unravel when the deceased man's relatives and suspicious neighbours start asking questions," reads the official synopsis.‌"As they try to stay one step ahead of the law and local gangsters, the duo is forced to navigate shifting loyalties and betrayals, proving they can trust no one - not even each other."The impressive ensemble cast also features Emun Elliott, Ruth Bradley, Bill Paterson, Stuart Bowman, Phyllis Logan, Ellie Haddington, Sara Vickers, Greg McHugh, Henry Pettigrew, Stewart Porter, Sian Brooke, and Angus Miller.While Guilt is primarily set in Edinburgh's Leith district, the majority of filming actually occurred in Glasgow and East Kilbride. Key filming spots include Charlotte Square and the Clydebank Docks.‌All 12 episodes are currently available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer - making the drama the ideal heatwave antidote.The series currently holds a remarkable 93% rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with one critic branding the drama as "simply unmissable".‌Another reviewer labelled it as "a gift to Scottish drama", while The Guardian said that the storyline was a "rare thrill".Viewers appear to agree, with one IMDb user commenting: "I knew it would be good when I saw the cast, but it excelled at every viewer touchpoint. Over the 12 episodes it grew and grew and the characters just exploded with acting professionalism. The cast melded the story into one intensely watchable series that is up there with the best that TV has to offer."Another enthused: "This mini-series is stellar perfection. Without a doubt one of the best I've seen in a long time. It's clever, witty, dark and heartwarming, all in one neat package. Bravo to BBC Scotland on this one. Such a shame that it's so underrated."Article continues belowA third remarked: "Great dark humour, starts off quite amusing and gets darker. Phenomenal show, sinister and well acted," while another chimed in with: "Like a Scottish version of Breaking Bad! Dark, intriguing, compelling, brilliantly acted. You never know where it's going till it's got there. Love it!"A fifth viewer concurred, commenting: "Absolute masterclass. A superior and dark gem," with yet another adding: "Masterpiece. Best crime show I've seen."Guilt is available to stream on BBC iPlayer