Accused is a crime thriller that gotten the eyes of viewers who love to watch crime shows and are obsessed with the same. The show takes on a lot of inspiration from its predecessor, upon which it is based. Regardless of the fact that it is based on the show created by James McGovern, Accused 2010, the 2023 version of the show is standalone in its own products and creations. The 2010 version of the show has a total of two seasons.
The 2010 Accused was a British show, while the other hand Accused 2023 has been adapted by American makers hence making it an American show. The show has seen great ratings posts its airing of the first episode, and the show indeed lives up to its predecessor and makes it greatly thrilling for the fans.
The 2010 version was released in 2010 and the final episode aired in September 2012. And in 2022, the show’s concept was once again revived by Howard Gordon, who is the brains behind the current version of the show.
The show launched its very first season on January 22nd, 2023, with its first episode being titled Scott’s story. The show instantly caught the eyes of a huge following. The show being anthological in nature, serves its viewers a plethora of stories and crimes in each episode. Each episode takes on a fresh look at a new crime taking place.
The show’s work can be seen as a little different and unique from other criminal legal dramas as it begins from the point of view of the criminals who are yet to be trialed and are waiting for their verdict for the crimes that they conducted.
The episode then takes the form a semi-narrative form where they portray the story of the criminal and what lead them to actually commit such heinous crimes and make them stand in the position that they are in.
The show is a very fresh concept in itself, giving a great narrative for the viewer who likes to not only know what has happened with the victims but also to see what will happen with the criminals post they are trialed in court. There is no exact cast or director for the show since they are changed and exchanged in every episode.
The crimes conducted in the shows are done in various geographical locations, and hence, the characters change with the need, along with the people who portray the judges and inspectors. They take a very serious and direct take on the case, making it simpler for everyone to perceive the information and knowledge that is provided in the show.
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Streaming Guide for Accused
The show has been a great watch for any follower of crime fiction and, most importantly, more in-detailed show types. The 2010 version of the show was created by BBC and was also aired on BBC and BBC One. But when Accused 2023 was announced, it was created by FOX Network, and they also own the airing rights to the show.
The show is aired and streamed on multiple platforms all over the world hence making it widely available for all viewers. The show originally aired on FOX Network. The streaming guide for FOX Network is as follows:
- 9 PM Eastern Standard Time
- 8 PM Central Standard Time
- 7:30 AM Indian Standard Time
- 6 PM Pacific Time Zone
The show can also be streamed on Hulu, which is also a streaming partner of the show. The show is also aired on FOX’s official website, where all the episode is released post their original release on the network. Other than that, the show is also streamed side-by-side for Indian audiences on Sony LIV. The show’s streaming on this platform is comparatively very late to other platforms.
The show is also available on Peacock TV, Fubo TV, and Spectrum TV as well. These platforms stream the episodes of the show one day later than the original broadcast of the episode, hence making it worth the wait and easily available to watch at any time for the viewer. One can watch the show at their convenience.
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