The new series has been a huge hit from the very first episode
Katie Palmer Senior TV Reporter for Screen Time
09:55, 20 Nov 2025
Actor Matt Smith was praised for his role
Matt Smith is currently starring in a new dark comedy series adapted from what’s been described as a “compulsive read” and it’s proved a massive success right from episode one.
The Death of Bunny Munro, shot entirely across Sussex, is a black comedy series which adapts Nick Cave’s novel of the same title. The author and musician’s website describes the source material as “a compulsive read possessing all Nick Cave’s trademark horror and humanity, often thinly disguised in a galloping, playful romp”.
In The Death of Bunny Munro, the former Doctor Who actor portrays the titular character, a sex-obsessed middle-aged salesman who embarks on a road trip around Sussex with his son following his wife’s suicide. Despite being packed with dark humour, the series also delves into themes of bereavement and has drawn comparisons to programmes such as Netflix’s Adolescence.
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Radio Times awarded it four stars out of five, stating: “Netflix’s Adolescence brought much-needed attention to the hateful attitudes emanating from a growing corner of the internet and taking root in the minds of today’s teenagers and young men.
“But the revelatory element of its story was less the misogyny itself and more so the method of transmission, with the web’s now-infamous ‘manosphere’ serving as a powerful amplifier for harmful ideas that had once appeared to be in decline.
“The Death of Bunny Munro almost serves as a prequel in that respect, exploring how the objectification, disrespect and outright abuse of women was taught to boys long before social media had the world in its death grip.”
The programme comprises six episodes, all of which will be accessible for viewers to binge-watch in one sitting. Supporters flocked to X, previously known as Twitter, to commend Smith with Lil Lulu declaring: “#MattSmith you really have outdone yourself with Bunny Munro.
“Just superb. I love him and I hate him all at the same time. Give this man his flowers and give him ALL THE AWARDS!”
Matt Smith has been praised for his performance(Image: SKY)
@drunkestgiraffe contributed: “No in all honesty this is giving me emotional whiplash. It is gutting me and all I want is to help these poor souls but also WHY is he so HOT? I fully concur with Nick Cave he should NOT be this attractive. Put it away, Smith.”
Vid posted: “Watched a half of episode one of Bunny Munro to see the vibe. Matt is so great as a despicable mf holy **** I can actually ******* kill him and the show’s kinda depressing and funny so far. Also truly heartbreaking son and wife, I’m locked in.”
Nana remarked: “I already love this mini-series.” Rachel Louise concluded: “Despite only having seen those first two episodes, I’m pretty confident in saying I think The Death of Bunny Munro is actually Matt Smith’s best role yet.”
The Death of Bunny Munro broadcasts on Sky Atlantic.
