Our House: ITV’s Gripping Thriller Explores Lost Home & Betrayal

Fi’s world shatters when she returns from a weekend trip to find strangers moving into her London home. The new occupants insist they legally bought the property, leaving Fi confused and determined to reclaim what’s hers. This unsettling premise, echoing real-life property fraud, drives ITV’s four-part thriller, “Our House,” adapted from Louise Candlish’s 2018 novel.

The series explores the complexities of Fi and Bram’s relationship, showcasing their early joy and eventual downfall. Flashbacks reveal the couple ten years prior, filled with love as they renovate their dream home. This grand London house, a symbol of their ambitions, raises questions about its affordability given their seemingly average incomes.

Over time, their marriage cracks. Children arrive, renovations continue, but the spark dies. Fi discovers Bram’s infidelity, leading to their separation. Instead of selling, they choose “birdnesting,” alternating living in the house to minimize disruption for their children.

This unconventional choice raises logistical and financial questions. The couple bemoans the potential loss from selling, a claim that seems unlikely in London’s booming property market. Their disdain for their shared “studio” flat during birdnesting highlights a disconnect from reality, adding dark humor.

Birdnesting, however, is crucial to the plot. It creates the circumstances for the central conflict. As Fi grapples with losing her home and marriage, hints of a larger deception emerge. Bram’s secrecy and small lies create suspicion.

Just when the series seems to settle into a familiar domestic drama, a shocking revelation injects suspense. “Our House” delivers a compelling thriller, exploring betrayal, deception, and the fragility of trust in relationships and the perceived security of homeownership.