Executive producers Kate Bartlett and Antonia Gordon of Silverprint Pictures took on the tale of an "obsessive relationship" that was "toxic and abusive," meaning "it was important to tell the full story.

Created by Kelly Jones and based on Carol Anne Lee’s biography, “A Fine Day for Hanging,” BritBox’s “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” is a gutting, engaging historical crime drama revolving around an ambitious woman hindered by abuse,

The Ruth Ellis Story is carried by Lucy Boynton and a recognizable cast, but the BritBox true crime miniseries isn't captivating.

The drama series, which also stars Laurie Davidson and Toby Jones, launches on BritBox on Monday. "She was such a contradictory and complex person which makes my job so much more interesting."