be left wondering whether society does enough to support the marginalised and vulnerable". Viewing figures According to the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board, the first episode achieved 9.93 million viewers. The second episode rose to 10.23 million viewers. Criticism The Moorside received criticism from the family of Shannon Matthews. Matthews' grandmother told the Daily Mail: "Shannon deserves to live her life in peace. [...] What happened to her was a trauma, a tragedy. It is sick and disgusting that it is being turned into a TV show. It isn't entertainment. [...] If she sees it, Shannon is old enough now to understand that it is about her. [...] How is that fair? It will upset her. They shouldn't be dragging up the past and what happened. [...]". Karen Matthews' cousin told Good Morning Britain'' that the series "shouldn't go out because it's going to bring everything back. Family members will get grief like they have done in the past, I don't think it should go ahead. [...]". A spokesperson for BBC One said: "This drama is not focused on Shannon Matthews herself. Her abduction is not portrayed, nor are her experiences during the time she was missing. The drama tells the story of the women who led the campaign to find her." References External links 2010s British drama television series 2017 British television series debuts 2017 British television series endings BBC high definition shows BBC television dramas British crime drama television series 2010s British television miniseries Dewsbury English-language television shows Television series by ITV Studios Television series set in 2008 Television shows set in West Yorkshire True crime television series