Malice
Genre Psychological thriller
Created by James Wood
Written by James Wood
Directed by
  • Mike Barker
  • Leonora Lonsdale
Starring
  • Jack Whitehall
  • Carice van Houten
  • Christine Adams
  • Raza Jaffrey
  • David Duchovny
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producers
  • Mike Barker
  • Tim Hincks
  • James Wood
  • Imogen Cooper
Producer Georgina Love
Running time 46-52 minutes
Production companies
  • Expectation Entertainment
  • Tailspin Films
  • Amazon MGM Studios
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
Release 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)

Malice is a British psychological thriller television series created by James Wood for Amazon Prime Video, starring David Duchovny, Carice van Houten and Jack Whitehall. The series premiered on 14 November 2025.

Premise

A tutor commences work for a wealthy family but his intentions may not be pure.[1]

Cast

Main

  • Jack Whitehall as Adam Healey
  • Carice van Houten as Nat Tanner, Jamie's wife
  • Christine Adams as Jules, Nat’s best friend
  • Raza Jaffrey as Damien, Jules’ husband
  • David Duchovny as Jamie Tanner

Recurring

  • Harry Gilby as Kit Tanner
  • Teddie Allen as April Tanner
  • Phoenix Laroche as Dexter Tanner
  • Gloria Garcia as Niki Delgago
  • Rianna Kellman as Harper
  • Jade Khan as Milly
  • Charlotte Riley as Sophie
  • Anna Wilson-Jones as Rachel

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 "Episode 1" Mike Barker James Wood 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)
2 "Episode 2" Mike Barker James Wood 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)
3 "Episode 3" Mike Barker James Wood 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)
4 "Episode 4" Leonora Lonsdale James Wood 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)
5 "Episode 5" Leonora Lonsdale James Wood 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)
6 "Episode 6" Mike Barker James Wood 14 November 2025 (2025-11-14)

Production

The series is created, written and executive produced by James Wood.[2] It is a co-production between Expectation Entertainment and Tailspin Films for Amazon Prime Video.[3]

Filming took place over 18 weeks, starting in London in February 2024 and also taking place in Paros, and was completed in July 2024.[4]

The cast is led by Jack Whitehall with David Duchovny and Carice van Houten. The younger cast includes Harry Gilby, Teddie Allen and Phoenix Laroche.[5]

Release

The series premiered with all six episodes on 14 November 2025.[6]

Reception

The series holds a 48% approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 21 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Severely lacking narrative momentum, this latest eat-the-rich caper only manages to strand its audience at sea with Malice."[7] However, Lucy Mangan in The Guardian praised the show as "The White Lotus meets The Talented Mr Ripley... a great ride, and Whitehall acquits himself well in his first lead dramatic role".[8]

References

  1. ^ Jureidini, Ben (30 July 2024). "A new Saltburn? Jack Whitehall follows in Barry Keoghan's footsteps as he turns middle-class Machievelli in upcoming thriller Malice". Tatler. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  2. ^ Goldbart, Max (24 January 2024). "'Malice': Amazon Prime Video Unveils Psychological Thriller Starring David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall & Carice Van Houten". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe (24 January 2024). "David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall, Carice van Houten to Star in Amazon Psychological Thriller Series 'Malice' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  4. ^ Rowan, Iona (30 July 2024). "Jack Whitehall in first look at new UK psychological drama". Digital Spy. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  5. ^ Hibbs, James (30 July 2024). "X-Files star David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall in first look at thriller Malice". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Prime Video psychological thriller 'Malice', starring David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall, arrives 14 November - About Amazon UK". Amazon (Press release). 10 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Malice: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  8. ^ Mangan, Lucy (14 November 2025). "Malice review – you'll be bingeing David Duchovny's new thriller until Christmas". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 November 2025.