Andrew Garfield Thriller Lands New UK Streaming Home

In a move that has delighted fans of high-stakes drama, Andrew Garfield’s acclaimed true-crime thriller Under the Banner of Heaven has officially found a new streaming home in the UK. As of January 2026, the seven-part miniseries has been added to Prime Video, making one of Garfield’s most powerful performances even more accessible to British audiences.

While the series originally debuted on Disney+ and later became available on ITVX, its arrival on Prime Video marks a significant expansion for a show that critics have hailed as "captivating" and "the best of its year." Based on the non-fiction bestseller by Jon Krakauer, the series blends a harrowing murder mystery with a deep, intellectual exploration of faith and radicalization.

A Stacked British and International Cast

Although the series is set in the 1980s heartland of Utah, it boasts an incredibly "stacked" cast of British and international talent that brings an added layer of prestige to the production.

• Andrew Garfield: Starring as Detective Jeb Pyre, Garfield delivers a masterclass in internal conflict as a devout Mormon whose investigation into a brutal murder forces him to question the foundations of his own faith.

• Daisy Edgar-Jones: The British breakout star of Normal People plays Brenda Lafferty, the vibrant young woman whose death serves as the catalyst for the series.

• Billy Howle: Another British standout, Howle plays Allen Lafferty, Brenda's husband, whose grief and revelations about his family drive the narrative forward.

• The Ensemble: The cast is rounded out by heavyweights like Sam Worthington, Wyatt Russell, Denise Gough, and Rory Culkin, creating a terrifyingly believable family dynamic that feels both intimate and expansive.

The Mystery at the Heart of the Show

Under the Banner of Heaven follows the real-life 1984 murders of Brenda Lafferty and her infant daughter. As Detective Pyre digs deeper into the case, he discovers a trail of LDS (Latter-day Saint) fundamentalism that leads him back into the dark corners of Church history.

The "dynamic" nature of the thriller comes from its dual timeline: one following the present-day investigation and the other tracing the historical origins of the Mormon faith. This structural choice transforms the show from a standard "whodunnit" into a "whydunnit," exploring how extreme interpretations of scripture can lead to unimaginable violence.

Why the Critics Are Raving

With a 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the series has been praised for its refusal to offer simplistic answers. The Guardian noted its "elegant and topical adaptation," while Empire called Garfield "the beating heart of the show."

By moving to Prime Video, the series is poised to reach a new wave of viewers who missed its initial run. For those who enjoy the slow-burn tension of True Detective or the religious intrigue of The Chosen, this series is an essential addition to your 2026 watch list.

Source - https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a70156975/under-the-banner-of-heaven-streaming-uk/

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