Best Interests (2023)

6.5 (19 votes)

1 Season

June 12, 2023

English

Drama

Synopsis

Marnie has a life-threatening condition. The doctors believe it is in her best interests to be allowed to die, but her loving family disagree. And so begins a fight that will take them through every stage of a legal process, as they struggle to contemplate this huge decision. Who decides? And in whose best interests will it be?

Creator

Jack Thorne

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Episode 1

Jun 12, 2023

57 min

6.7

As Marnie's health deteriorates, doctors say it's in her best interests to stop care. Defiant, her parents prepare to fight their decision. But doubt soon grows — what is right?

Episode 2

Jun 13, 2023

58 min

6.7

Andrew wavers, finding himself at odds with Nicci. With their relationship under pressure, Nicci turns to a surprising place for help. Meanwhile, Katie is torn between her parents.

Episode 3

Jun 19, 2023

56 min

6.5

Nicci's campaign becomes national news, causing trouble for Katie. Andrew doubts his choice to leave. With court looming, Nicci’s team need evidence. How far will she go to win?

Episode 4

Jun 20, 2023

58 min

7.3

In court, hope for Nicci’s case, and a surprising victory, grows. Andrew is confronted about his past behavior. As the verdict nears, who will get to decide Marnie’s future?