Channel 5’s stunning new thriller, Inheritance, made its debut on Monday night and it’s safe to say the opening episode took viewers by storm.
For those yet to watch the drama, it follows three siblings, Daniel, Sian and Chloe, whose lives are thrown into chaos after the unexpected death of their father, Dennis, who left them nothing in his will.
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Taking to X, previously Twitter, viewers praised the compelling first episode and intriguing storyline. One person wrote: “Really loved episode 1. Twisted and good cast, three more once a week on channel 5,” while another added: “Just starting #TheInheritance on channel 5. Very good first episode so far. Stay tuned that there will be some twists and turns.”
A third person commented: “#TheInheritance wow what a first episode, so many secrets. dramatic cliffhanger too. Can’t wait to watch the rest.”
© Channel 5 Robert James-Collier, Gaynor Faye and Jemima Rooper play siblings Daniela, Sian and Chloe
Viewers also noted the star-studded cast, which includes Downton Abbey actors Robert James-Collier and Samantha Bond, as well as soap star Gaynor Faye.
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Meet the cast of Channel 5’s The Inheritance, including the stars of Downton AbbeyOne person tweeted: “#TheInheritance on Channel 5. Really enjoying it, great cast and intriguing story,” while another added: “#TheInheritance Loving this so far. Great cast. Love Gaynor Faye.”
Some viewers, however, were a bit disappointed that the entire series was not available to stream on My5, so audiences had to wait until next Monday for the second episode.
© Channel 5 Larry Lamb plays Dennis
One person wrote: “Just saw the first episode of this four part drama on Channel 5. Very watchable but a shame it’s not running back to back this week. Viewers will have to wait until next Monday for more details about Larry Lamb’s death to be revealed.”
Another tweeted: “Really enjoyed episode 1. Shame you have to wait a whole week for the next one #TheInheritance.”
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What is Channel 5’s The Inheritance about?
The four-part series follows Daniel’s siblings [Robert James-Collier]Sian [Gaynor Faye] and Chloe [Jemima Rooper]who were left shaken after the shocking death of their father Dennis [Larry Lamb].
When they discover that Dennis has left everything to a mysterious woman, they embark on a dangerous journey to find out if his death was really an accident.
© Channel 5 Samantha Bond as Susan
“As the siblings begin to question everything they thought they knew about their father, they become increasingly suspicious that this woman, Susan [Samantha Bond] had something to do with his death,” reads the synopsis.
“So a seemingly harmonious and loving family begins to show cracks from years of secrets and jealousy. Secrets explode, relationships crumble, and lives are lost.
© Channel 5 Viewers praised the opening episode
“As the siblings desperately try to cling to their heritage and make sense of what’s going on around them…begging the question, is blood really thicker than water?”
The Inheritance continues with episode two on Monday 11 September at 9pm on Channel 5.
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