A Taste for Death (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 5.4
Released in 1988, A Taste for Death is a mystery, drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Sir Paul Berowne - a prominent Government Minister - turns to his old friend Adam Dalgleish following a series of threatening letters delivered to his London home. The minister's wife is in an adulterous affair with a prominent surgeon and she makes no secret of it. Berowne's only daughter is involved in left-wing politics and rejects her conservative father. Adding to his woes, his own mother favoured her son who was killed in an IRA terrorist ambush over Paul. The informal investigation has barely began when Dalgliesh is faced with a series of bizarre deaths that turn the case into an urgent assignment. —DumbeBlonde
Who’s in it. A Taste for Death stars Roy Marsden as Adam Dalgliesh, Wendy Hiller as Lady Ursula Berowne, Fiona Fullerton as Barbara Berowne and Penny Downie as Kate Miskin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Taste for Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Taste for Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Taste for Death tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Taste for Death (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Taste for Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Taste for Death worth watching?
- A Taste for Death holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Taste for Death?
- A Taste for Death stars Roy Marsden, Wendy Hiller, Fiona Fullerton, Penny Downie and Bosco Hogan.
- When was A Taste for Death released?
- A Taste for Death was released in 1988.