Fox is a gritty, realistic portrayal of the criminal underworld in London, focusing on the Fox family and their involvement in organized crime. The patriarch of the family, Jack Fox, is a notorious gang leader who rules over his territory with ruthless efficiency. His eldest son, Vinny, is following in his father's footsteps and is quickly becoming a rising star in the criminal underworld. However, his younger son, Danny, is a police officer who is determined to bring his family to justice.
The series explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and family dynamics, as well as the tensions between the criminal underworld and law enforcement. The performances by the cast, including Peter Vaughan as Jack Fox, Ray Winstone as Vinny, and Bernard Hill as Danny, are outstanding, bringing depth and nuance to their characters.
Fox was praised for its gritty and realistic portrayal of the criminal underworld, as well as its strong performances and writing. Although the series was controversial at the time for its depiction of violence and criminal behavior, it has since become a cult classic and is considered a seminal British crime drama.
