Reckoning (2001) | "messiah" The

: The killer targets 12 victims, mirroring the 12 Apostles. Metcalfe uses a religious consultant, Professor Ellis (Edward Woodward), to decode the murderer's terrifying message.

: DCI Red Metcalfe (Ken Stott) investigates a series of elaborately staged murders where victims are found with mysterious symbols and their tongues replaced by silver spoons. "Messiah" The Reckoning (2001)

: Adapted from the novel by Boris Starling, though the TV ending differs significantly from the book's conclusion. : The killer targets 12 victims, mirroring the 12 Apostles

: The series is frequently compared to David Fincher’s Seven for its absorbing and intelligent approach to the serial killer genre. : The killer targets 12 victims

: Stars Ken Stott as Red Metcalfe, Michelle Forbes (who learned sign language for the role) as his wife Susan, and Edward Woodward as Professor Ellis.