Little Boy Blue (TV series)

Little Boy Blue is a 2018 British four-part television drama series created by screenwriter, Jeff Pope, and directed by Brian Percival. The series is based on the true story of the murder of Rhys Jones, a 11-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Croxteth, Liverpool, in 2007.

The series focuses on the investigation into Rhys's murder by Merseyside Police, detailing the challenges faced by detectives and the impact of the crime on the community. It portrays the events leading up to the shooting, the subsequent investigation, and the eventual trial of the perpetrators. The series received critical acclaim for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of the events, its compelling narrative, and the strong performances of its cast. Significant attention was paid to the emotional toll on Rhys's family and the wider community. The series also highlights the complex social and economic factors contributing to the violence in the area.

While lauded for its accuracy in depicting the core events of the case, some viewers and critics have commented on the series’ unavoidable artistic choices in condensing and interpreting the events for dramatic purposes. The series does not claim to be a purely documentary recounting, but rather a dramatized version of the real-life investigation.

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See Also: Rhys Jones, Merseyside Police, Croxteth, Liverpool