Time is running out for Jodie Comer's 'dark, grim and close to uncomfortable' drama on BBC

Fans have only a few days left to watch Jodie Comer's 'dark, grim and close to uncomfortable' crime drama.

The Liverpool-born actress, who later won an Emmy and BAFTA for her role in , starred in the five-part series Thirteen, which was originally released by the in 2016.

Since then, she has also bagged a Tony Award for her performance in one-woman show Prima Facie and landed roles in films like The Bikeriders, Free Guy and the upcoming horror sequel 28 Years Later.

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However, fans are being urged to catch one of her earlier performances that showcased her rising star before it disappears from BBC on Friday, May 16. In Thirteen, Comer plays Ivy Moxam, a woman who escapes from a cellar where she has been held captive for half her life - a total of 13 years. Now free, she tries to live her life but things get complicated when the police discover she is hiding certain secrets.

The series was a historical moment as it was the first to be released online-only, following BBC Three's move away from traditional broadcasting. This means it could be one of Comer's lesser-known performances, reports .

After the first episode originally aired, the Mirror's reviewer was struck by its intense atmosphere, saying, "dark, grim and close to uncomfortable delivering a bleak-yet-thrilling tale from start to finish."

They went on to praise the show further: "chilling, captivating and brilliant but also thankfully so much more than that" – sentiments that are echoed by other fans and crtics.

Audience opinions are also mostly favourable too, with one viewer commenting on Rotten Tomatoes, where the series has an impressive 88% rating.

One posted: "Very creepy, lots of mysteries and tons of questions begging to be answered. I find myself waiting for each new episode with anticipation. That is the mark of a good series, in my opinion. Definitely more mystery with a horrific edge though."

Another critic described their experience: "Creepy, measured, and mesmerizing, this drama takes a cliched premise and makes it fresh and absorbing with finely drawn characters played by magnetic actors."

Even those who weren't entirely taken with the show as a whole recognise its value, especially due to Jodie Comer's performance at its heart. One person stated: "Jodie Comer is clearly a once in a generation actor."

While another offered a more mixed review, stating: "Thirteen is a dime a dozen crime drama. Yes, the premise is interesting but that's just about all this has going for it, apart from the aforementioned Jodie Comer performance."

Thirteen is streaming on BBC iPlayer.