TV series
After a family tragedy is narrowly averted, a corrupt police detective undergoes a painful moral awakening and decides to put right twenty years of wrongdoing but satisfying her newfound conscience won't be straightforward.
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Better premiered February 13, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
After a family tragedy is narrowly averted, a corrupt police detective undergoes a painful moral awakening and decides to put right twenty years of wrongdoing but satisfying her newfound conscience won't be straightforward.
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Episode 1
After her son almost dies, corrupt detective Lou Slack attempts to make amends for her misdeeds but realises she must betray the dangerous drug baron she has been working for.
Guest stars Ceallach Spellman, Tillie Amartey, Kaya Moore, Kate Rutter, Florian Rafuna, Caroline Chesworth, Kate Hampson, Charley Webb
Episode 2
Lou struggles to keep up appearances with Col, inviting further suspicion. Desperate to get away from Col and clear her conscience, she seeks help from an unexpected source.
Guest stars Anton Lesser, Moe Bar-El, Ceallach Spellman, Tillie Amartey, Kaya Moore, Joseph Steyne, Florian Rafuna, Chantelle Pierre
Episode 3
Lou and Vernon’s plans to take Col down threaten to trigger a bloody gang war, while Owen and Donal grow ever closer. Esther becomes curious about Lou’s erratic behaviour.
Guest stars Anton Lesser, Moe Bar-El, Ceallach Spellman, Kaya Moore, Florian Rafuna, Chantelle Pierre, Emma Somerville, Michal Nowak
Episode 4
Lou makes one last desperate attempt to bring Col down, but things do not go exactly as she hoped. Feeling powerless, Ceri resorts to drastic action in order to defend his family.
Guest stars Anton Lesser, Moe Bar-El, Ceallach Spellman, Joseph Steyne, Michal Nowak
Episode 5
As Vernon is taken into custody, Lou attempts to live a normal life within the law and deal with suspicion from Sandy, but finds herself pushed to breaking point.
Guest stars Anton Lesser, Moe Bar-El, Tillie Amartey, Kaya Moore, Kate Rutter, Iona Mckeown, Julie Edwards, Souad Faress
Episode information updated Aug 18, 2026
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