British television critics have delivered mixed assessments of the new BBC One conspiracy thriller series The Rapture, while also reviewing former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's documentary on the war in Ukraine for Channel 5.
The BBC drama stars India Amarteifio as Bethany, a teenager held in a secure psychiatric unit in south Wales after killing her mother with a screwdriver.
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She claims to predict impending climate catastrophes, known as the Rapture, by drawing future events on paper.
Critics praised strong individual character moments, including Bethany's realization of her role in her mother's death, a newly widowed character navigating romance, and a journalist played by Iwan Rheon struggling with alcoholism.
However, reviewers noted that the production relies on themes surrounding the climate crisis, Big Tech control, and modern faith organizations, ultimately resulting in a lighter watch than its premise suggests.
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Religious and Environmental Portrayal
Critics also addressed the program's portrayal of religion and environmental messaging, pointing out that the depiction of Christianity reflects extreme viewpoints while the narrative directly emphasizes climate change warnings set against extreme heat conditions reaching 42 degrees Celsius in Wales.
Separately, commentators reviewed Boris Johnson's Channel 5 documentary covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Reviews commended Johnson's reporting stance and personal rapport with interviewees, such as soldiers and charity workers, noting his ability to draw viewers to the conflict.
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Critics observed that while Johnson delivers strong arguments against surrendering Ukrainian territory to preserve peace, the production offers limited unique insider insights despite his past diplomatic access as Prime Minister.
