The star was in the spotlight as the Ingrams’ barrister
by Rachel McGrath | April 16, 2020 | The Evening Standard
Michael Sheen, Matthew Macfadyen and Sian Clifford have all been praised for their stellar performances in Quiz – but one of their co-stars stole the show in Wednesday’s series finale.
After making brief appearances throughout the courtroom-meets-game show drama, Helen McCrory stepped into the spotlight as the Ingrams’ barrister, Sonia Woodley QC.
The third and final episode focussed on the couple’s defence before McCrory, 51, delivered a rousing closing argument.
Viewers praised the actress in their droves and her name soon started trending on Twitter.
One fan joked the actress “could tell me the Earth is flat and I would be convinced” while another quipped: “Got to think if Helen McCrory was the Ingram’s actual barrister all those years ago they’d have been found not guilty. She had me convinced.”
Macfadyen and Clifford played the central couple while Sheen transformed into the show’s host, Chris Tarrant.
While the Ingrams and an alleged accomplice were eventually convicted, serious doubts persist over their guilt and yesterday, the Ingrams’ lawyer revealed their plans to appeal against their conviction.
Quiz proved to be an instant hit for ITV and in the wake of the three-part series, writer James Graham has teased the possibility of a spin-off.
Quiz is now available to watch on the ITV Hub.
Additional reporting by Press Association