New Amazon Prime thriller series sees huge comedian show off his 'dark side'

Amazon Prime Video subscribers have been urged to check out a new psychological thriller that'll make them see one comedian in a completely new light.

Malice, set to be released onto Prime Video on November 14, follows "a charming tutor who infiltrates a wealthy family's life".

Throughout its episodes, his sinister agenda comes to light as his "vengeful plot unfolds, the family must confront the enemy living under their own roof".

Starring David Duchovny, Carice van Houten, and Jack Whitehall, fans can't wait to check out the series, with many expressing their delight over Whitehall's character.

After watching the trailer, one viewer exclaimed: "I've never thought of Jack as a villain, but now I can't unsee it. There's something unhinged about him that I love."

While another added: "Comedians make the best dramatic actors, Jack Whitehall looks like he's gonna be amazing in this! Holy Cow!"

A third chimed: "Jack Whitehall went from comedian movie actor to drama movie actor."

While someone else added: "Comedians being killers just works cause they got the charisma to lure people in. I think out of the bunch of these types we've gotten this'll be one of the better ones."

One more person said: "Man, even Jack Whitehall can contribute to the British villain trope!"

While another fan asked: "That's Jack Whitehall?! Wow impressive!"

A final user said: "A villainous Jack White? Outstanding! I can't wait. Woo-hoo!"

Jack Whitehall began his professional stand-up comedy career in the mid 2000s, and made his first major TV appearance in 2008.

From there, he went onto star in various shows and movies including Fresh Meat, The Queen's Corgis, Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again, Bad Education.

The 36-year-old won King of Comedy at the British Comedy Awards in 2012, and has been nominated for another seven awards including Breakthrough Award at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in 2013, and Comedy Performance at the Royal Television Society in 2013.

What is Malice about?

Speaking about Malice's plot, an Amazon Prime statement reads: "Adam (Jack Whitehall) is a charismatic tutor who charms his way into the life of the wealthy Tanner family while they're on holiday in Greece.

"When the family's nanny falls dangerously ill, Adam orchestrates his way into their London home, and his true vengeful nature begins to emerge...

"Adam now starts to turn Jamie Tanner (David Duchovny) and Nat (Carice Van Houten) against each other and secretly plots to bring down the entire family.

"When Adam's obsession with the family raises questions, those who dig deeper into his past find themselves playing a dangerous game.

"With his world collapsing around him, Jamie starts to realise that Adam may be responsible for all their recent disasters - but is it too late to save his family?

"In this revenge thriller that proves the past never stays buried, one question remains: how do you protect your family from the enemy within."

Malice will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK from midnight GMT on Friday, November 14, 2025.