Netflix has well and truly been upping the ante of late, with a slate of new monthly content to binge-watch, limited series and documentaries galore, we truly are spoilt for choice – not to mention a plethora of must-watch films, too (which includes us counting down the days till Blonde).

Now, the streaming service has released anticipated thriller I Came By. The movie is the first film from Netflix UK’s feature slate and is bringing together the stars of Downton Abbey, Line Of Duty, and 1917 for nail biting neo-noir excellence. 

Although the new film only landed on Netflix on Wednesday 31 August, it has quickly risen to the number one spot in the platform’s UK film charts. It’s safe to say, then, that viewers are positively loving it.

Here’s what you need to know, then, about I Came By.

What’s the plot of I Came By?

I Came By follows a pair of rebellious young graffiti artists, Toby and Jay, who target the homes of the wealthy elite. One fateful night, though, Toby breaks into the home of renowned former High Court Judge Sir Hector Blake (Bonneville) and accidentally uncovers a shocking secret – one that leads him on a terrifying journey through London, and endangers both himself and those closest to him.

Who stars in I Came By?

Netflix has pulled out all the stops with this one, assembling one of the starriest casts we’ve seen in a while. There’s Hugh Bonneville of Downton Abbey and Paddington fame, and Kelly Macdonald – last seen as a decidedly bent copper (albeit one with a heart of gold) in Line Of Duty’s controversial sixth season.

Elsewhere, we have George MacKay, otherwise known as the standout star of 1917, X+Y’s Percelle Ascott, and Hard Sun’s Varada Sethu. So, yes, you better believe that we’re expecting very big things indeed from this talented bunch.

Who is the director of I Came By?

Babak Anvari, aka the Bafta-winning director of critically acclaimed horror Under The Shadow, isn’t just directing this thriller; he’s also co-writing it with Namsi Khan, who’s brought us such gems already as His Dark Materials and Humans.

Lucan Toh, meanwhile, produces the project, while Kit Fraser – who worked with Anvari on both Under The Shadow and Wounds – will serve as cinematographer.

Is there a trailer for I Came By?

There most certainly is and the tension is so palpable in it, you could cut it with a knife. It’s a deadly game of cat and mouse with George MacKay and Hugh Bonneville giving each other a run for their money.

“He’d take on inquests on behalf of refugees,” one woman can be heard describing Sir Hector Blake (Bonneville). “It’s a publicity stunt,” Toby (MacKay) says.

When Toby breaks into Blake’s home, he’s shocked to find something elusive behind a steel door in the basement. “I don’t know what I saw,” he cries the next day to his friend. And in a chilling turn, the trailer gives us an insight into Blake’s mind. We hear him say: “I really tried to be kind but I had this rage that was so liberating, so empowering. Do you want to know what happened?”

Talk about chills. Watch the trailer for yourself here:

What have people said about I Came By?

Well, the UK original film has taken the number one spot in the platform’s film charts so people are definitely loving it. It’s the kind of twisted thriller we knew would go down a treat but I Came By is far from predictable, which is something viewers have loved.

It will definitely have you on the edge of your seat.

Who would’ve thought that Paddington’s Hugh Bonneville would make such a convincing and twisted bad guy?

We’re almost sad that I Came By is just one film – a spin-off limited series, anyone?

When and where can we watch I Came By?

The neo-noir thriller is now available to watch on Netflix.

Images: Netflix