The Trouble with Jessica isn’t an easy watch but it’s a smart and funny one with excellent performances from a top British cast.

I was into all of the twists and didn't necessarily know where it was going.

The best thing about it, purely from an actorly point of view, is Shirley Henderson's performance.

Despite all of their posturing about morality and ethics, there are few moments that allow us to sympathize or empathize with them, adding up to a largely frustrating escalation of events and character moments.