Disney+ drama leaves fans 'speechless' as they brand it 'utterly brilliant'

Disney+'s latest drama has left viewers utterly captivated, with many taking to social media to laud the "utterly brilliant" series as a "must watch".

The gripping new show, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, which premiered on Disney+ this Wednesday (30th April), is inspired by the heart-wrenching true story of Jean Charles de Menezes.

This innocent Brazilian man was tragically killed by police officers who mistook him for a terrorist amidst the chaos following the London 7/7 bombings.

The four-part series delves into the various viewpoints of those embroiled in the calamity, aiming to dissect how "memory - both accurate and distorted - can be turned into fact and shape our understanding of the truth".

The official synopsis also adds: "This second set of planned attacks fails, setting off one of the UK's largest-ever manhunts and sparking a covert surveillance operation. As tension and uncertainty rises across the nation, a series of extraordinary events unfolds, leading to a critical misidentification."

It adds: "Jean Charles de Menezes, an innocent young Brazilian electrician on his way to work, is mistaken for a terrorist and shot dead at Stockwell station. What follows is a family's fight for justice and answers, and the long-fought struggle to bring clarity to a situation that is clouded by confusion, and silence."

In a powerful portrayal, Edison Alcaide steps into the shoes of Jean, while Conleth Hill takes on the role of former Met Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, and Russell Tovey brings to life Blair's Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Brian Paddick, reports .

Also starring in the series are Max Beesley, Emily Mortimer, Daniel Mays, Laura Aikman, and Alex Jennings.

Social media fans are lavishing the show with accolades, as evidenced by one viewer's comment: "Just watched #Suspect on Disney re #JeanCharlesDeMenendez killing. I'm speechless that Cressida Dick was not held accountable and at Sir Blair's actions, that both continued in Policing."

Another called it a "must watch", while a different user extolled: "Just watched all 4 episodes of Suspect The shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes on Disney. Up there with shows of the year for me! 10/10."

"Started watching. It's breaking my heart. What an absolutely horrific situation for everyone. Glad the story is being told," remarked another touched fan.

Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes is available to stream on Netflix.