'Never disappoints' - fans make same point about ITV's Until I Kill You drama

ITV's gripping new drama Until I Kill You hit screens on Sunday, November 3, featuring Bafta-winner Anna Maxwell Martin as the lead character Delia Balmer. The series, set in the '90s, is adapted from Delia Balmer's own memoir, recounting her harrowing experience with John Sweeney, one of Britain's most infamous killers.

Fans were quick to express their enthusiasm on social media as Shaun Evans, renowned for his role as young Endeavour Morse, took on the chilling role of serial killer John Sweeney. The Liverpool-born actor, also recognised for his roles in Vigil and Teachers, has captivated viewers with his performance.

The true-crime drama portrays the life of retired nurse Delia Balmer, now in her 70s, who encountered Sweeney in a pub, only for their relationship to spiral into terror as his violent history emerged. Sweeney's reign of terror escalated when he moved into Delia's house, at one point holding her captive for days and subjecting her to a brutal axe and knife assault that left her with severe injuries.

Delia's ordeal included several near-death experiences at the hands of Sweeney. But fans rejoiced at Evans' return to television, with one fan tweeting: "Oh, is Shaun Evans our creepy guy here? And in his original Scouse accent? Bring it. #UntilIKillYou."

One fan expressed their enthusiasm for the casting, saying: "Shaun Evans? That'll do for me. #UntilIKillYou", while another was equally excited: "You had me at Shaun Evans #UntilIKillYou," reports the Mirror.

A further admirer of Evans' work shared: "#ShaunEvans is always brilliant. He never disappoints. Not sure I want to see him as the bad guy #UntilIKillYou", highlighting some trepidation about seeing the actor in a villainous role.