*Prime Video dropped all six episodes of “Malice” globally on November 14th, immediately plunging viewers into a web of deception, family tension, and suspense. The series follows Adam (Jack Whitehall), a charismatic tutor who worms his way into the Tanner family’s life while they’re on holiday in Greece. When the family’s nanny falls ill, Adam seizes the opportunity to move into their London home, setting the stage for a calculated game of manipulation and revenge.
Christine Adams, who plays Jules, described her character’s connection to the Tanner family: “Jules is a really old friend of Natalie’s. They were at University together at some point or fashion school, but they’ve known each other since they were in their early 20s, and obviously gone through a lot of stuff in terms of boyfriends and partners and kids and life changes. So they really have a shared history.”
She added, “There’s been times when Nat might not have been the best friend she could, and took some opportunities away from Jules in the past, which plays out a little bit in the season. They’re close to being sisters…and I think in the way that they are sisters, not everything is plain sailing, and that dynamic plays out in the series.”
Raza Jaffery, who plays Jules’ husband Damien, shared insights into his character and his relationship with the Tanners. “Christine and I play husband and wife in the show, and we’ve hired a manny played by Jack Whitehall, who is stolen from us by Christine’s character’s friend. So we think we’re great friends with this family, but clearly we’re not that good friends. But to be honest, they can keep him because he does some really bad stuff.”
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He also noted that “Damien is pretty happy-go-lucky,” but “He’s kind of checked out.”
“He’s happy to be in the world, but because of what starts to happen, maybe he gets reengaged with the world, and that’s not really the best outcome for Damien.”
The series blends dark twists with unexpected humor, keeping audiences guessing at every turn. Raza explained, “… just how dark this gets is a surprise. I can’t give too much away, but there’s some really dark stuff that this manny does. When you read it the first time, you think Oh, he might just do some harm to the family. But how far that reaches, how far he’s prepared to go to get revenge, is what makes people come back for more.”
Christine added that understanding the characters’ journeys was key to navigating the show’s tone: “I was given at least four or five of the scripts initially, which is good because you want to know the journey that not just your character but all the characters go on, and you want to see that characters are being fleshed out in the right way. So, whilst we didn’t really know how the show is gonna end, I think tonally we had a real sense of how dark it was, how twisted it was, and also in places how funny it was.”
Audiences can expect to connect with the series on both a suspenseful and relatable level. Christine noted, “I think taking a peek behind the curtain of the lives of these people that seemingly have this fabulous life… that’s always intriguing.”
She added, “There’s something quite sort of human about them as two couples that have been married for a while. I think whilst you’ve got this fabulous lifestyle, you’re getting a glimpse of how these families function, and there’s a lot of relatable moments… I think on some level the audience will be on our side, and also wondering what’s coming next. There’s definitely some big gasp moments.”
“Malice” ultimately asks: how do you protect your family from the enemy within? With Adam’s obsessive infiltration and the Tanners’ unraveling relationships, the thriller offers a tense, addictive exploration of trust, betrayal, and vengeance.
Watch our full conversation with Christine and Raza below.
*This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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