Girl Taken

British television has a knack for doing more with less, and Girl Taken is a prime example. It's currently available in Australia on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and in the US on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. A 7/10 rating means the audience agrees.

The procedural format gives Girl Taken its backbone, but it's the characters you come back for. Follow the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes - only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2026.

Perfect for viewers who think they've already seen all the great crime dramas. Girl Taken is the one that tends to prove them wrong.