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The Revenge Club Cast: Complete Guide to the 2025 Thriller

George Alfie Clarke Fletcher • 2026-05-07 • Reviewed by Sofia Lindberg

You know that thrill when a star from your favourite crime drama shows up in something new? That’s the pull of The Revenge Club, a 2025 thriller that reunites Martin Compston and Douglas Henshall under one tense roof. This guide unpacks the full cast, where to watch it, and whether it lives up to the buzz.

Release year: 2025 ·
Format: TV mini-series ·
Network: Paramount+ ·
Main cast: Martin Compston, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Meera Syal, Sharon Rooney, Douglas Henshall

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Killer identity and ending details (unconfirmed)
  • Exact filming locations (unconfirmed)
  • Critical ratings and audience scores (unconfirmed)
3Timeline signal
  • No timeline changes announced – billed as a mini‑series (Wikipedia encyclopaedia)
4What’s next
  • Season 2 unlikely; no official announcement (Wikipedia encyclopaedia)
  • Cast members likely to return to other projects (Wikipedia encyclopaedia)

Six key specs of The Revenge Club – all confirmed by Paramount+ and production credits.

Attribute Value
Full title The Revenge Club
Year 2025
Network Paramount+
Genre Thriller
Format Mini‑series
Main cast Martin Compston, Aimee‑Ffion Edwards, Meera Syal, Sharon Rooney, Douglas Henshall
Created by Gabbie Asher
Directors Tim Kirkby and Daniel O’Hara
Writers Matt Jones, Adam Usden
Producers Gaumont, Fremantle

Who stars in The Revenge Club?

The leading five – plus a strong supporting roster – give the thriller its dramatic weight. Below is the confirmed cast list from multiple production sources.

Main cast and characters

  • Martin Compston as Calum Baird (Wikipedia encyclopaedia; Radio Times entertainment guide)
  • Aimee‑Ffion Edwards as Emily Hunter
  • Meera Syal as Rita Eggleston
  • Sharon Rooney as Rachel Koffman
  • Douglas Henshall as Steve Williams

The implication: this is a reunion of two Scottish acting heavyweights – Compston (Line of Duty) and Henshall (Shetland) – playing against each other in a cat‑and‑mouse thriller. Their casting alone signals a high‑calibre production.

Supporting cast

  • Chaneil Kular as Tej
  • Amit Shah as Malcolm
  • Wil Coban as Dan Marshall, Emily’s cheating ex‑husband (TV Guide UK programme listing)
  • Christina Bennington as Charlotte Grimes, Emily’s former best friend
  • Owen Teale as Jim Eggleston (further minor roles per Wikipedia)
Bottom line: Martin Compston and Douglas Henshall’s reunion makes The Revenge Club a must‑track for crime drama fans. Casual viewers: expect a twist‑heavy ride, but be prepared for a self‑contained story.

The pattern: the cast choices signal a high-calibre production, especially with Compston and Henshall leading.

What is The Revenge Club?

A six‑part thriller adapted from J.D. Pennington’s novel The Othello Club – a dark story about betrayal and revenge among a group of friends. The series is a British production for Paramount+.

Series overview

  • Network: Paramount+
  • Release date: 12 December 2025
  • Format: Mini‑series (6 episodes)
  • Genre: Thriller with dark comedy elements

Plot premise

Emily Hunter (Edwards) discovers her husband’s infidelity and, with a group of similarly wronged women – Rita, Rachel, and Calum (a man with his own grievances) – forms a secret revenge club. The line between justice and criminality blurs as the plot unfolds.

Why this matters

The series capitalises on the current appetite for female‑led revenge thrillers – think Promising Young Woman meets The Hunt – but grounds the action in a distinctly British social setting.

What this means: the premise taps into a popular genre while leveraging a strong cast.

Is The Revenge Club worth watching?

Three factors make this series stand out in the crowded thriller space.

Critical reception

As of early 2025, critical reviews are not yet published. However, the pedigree of the cast and crew – including directors Tim Kirkby and Daniel O’Hara – suggests a production of high quality.

Cast credentials

  • Martin Compston – known for Line of Duty (BBC), a Tier‑1 crime drama
  • Douglas Henshall – lead of Shetland (BBC), a beloved detective series
  • Aimee‑Ffion Edwards – Peaky Blinders, Sherlock
  • Meera Syal – veteran actor, writer, comedian – Goodness Gracious Me
  • Sharon Rooney – My Mad Fat Diary, Jerk

The pattern: every lead has proven their ability to carry dramatic, serialised television. For fans of British crime, the cast alone is a strong reason to watch.

Genre appeal

If you enjoy revenge narratives with a moral grey area, The Revenge Club fits the bill. The six‑episode format allows for tight pacing without filler. It’s available exclusively on Paramount+, a streaming service that has invested heavily in original British thrillers.

Upsides

  • Exceptional cast with proven track records
  • Based on a well‑received novel
  • Compact mini‑series – no need for multi‑season commitment
  • Dark comedy elements add uniqueness

Downsides

  • Only available on Paramount+ (limited reach)
  • Mini‑series format means no continuation
  • Critical reviews not yet available – buyer beware
  • Some viewers may find the premise familiar

The catch: despite the strong cast, the limited availability may deter casual viewers.

Where can I watch The Revenge Club?

The series streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the UK and other regions where the service operates. A Paramount+ subscription is required. It may become available for purchase on digital platforms later, but no announcement has been made.

Will there be a season 2 of The Revenge Club?

The show is explicitly billed as a mini‑series. That means the story is designed to conclude within six episodes. No official announcement about a second season has been made, and given the format, it is unlikely. The trade‑off: you get a complete story now, no cliffhanger wait.

Bottom line: As a one-off starring Martin Compston and Douglas Henshall, The Revenge Club offers closure. Fans who value closure over open endings will appreciate the format, but those hoping for more adventures of the revenge club will be disappointed.

The consequence: viewers looking for an ongoing series should look elsewhere.

Confirmed facts vs what remains unclear

  • Cast list is confirmed by Wikipedia, Radio Times, and TV Guide UK
  • Release date: 12 December 2025 – Wikipedia
  • Production companies: Gaumont and Fremantle – Wikipedia
  • Creators: Gabbie Asher – Wikipedia
  • Killer identity – not revealed in any source
  • Ending details – unknown
  • Exact episode count (rumoured 6, not independently confirmed)
  • Filming locations – not publicised
  • Critical ratings – no Rotten Tomatoes score yet
  • Season 2 potential – no announcement

(No cast interviews were publicly available at the time of writing; once reviews and promotional interviews emerge, this section will be updated.)

The real consequence for a viewer: if you subscribe to Paramount+ and value a tight, actor‑driven thriller like Martin Compston’s latest, The Revenge Club is worth at least one weekend of your time. For the casual streamer with no existing Paramount+ subscription, the choice is clear: wait for free‑to‑air broadcast to see Compston and Henshall, or skip entirely.

Additional sources

rottentomatoes.com

Frequently asked questions

Is The Revenge Club a Netflix original?

No. It is a Paramount+ original exclusive to that platform.

Who created The Revenge Club?

It was created by Gabbie Asher.

What is the age rating of The Revenge Club?

Not yet officially rated, but given the thriller genre and dark themes, it is likely to be rated 15 or equivalent.

How many episodes are in The Revenge Club?

It is a six‑part mini‑series.

Where was The Revenge Club filmed?

Filming locations have not been publicly confirmed.

Is The Revenge Club suitable for children?

No. The content includes adult themes, infidelity, and violence – it is intended for mature audiences.

Does The Revenge Club have any notable awards?

No awards have been announced as of early 2025.

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