TV series
Detective. Witness. Suspect.
Marcella is shocked to the core of her being when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, Marcella returns to the Met’s Murder Squad. Ten years ago Marcella gave up her fast-tracked police career to marry and devote her life to her family. With the abrupt end to her marriage and isolated from her 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son, Marcella throws herself into work to stop herself from falling apart.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Marcella is shocked to the core of her being when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, Marcella returns to the Met’s Murder Squad. Ten years ago Marcella gave up her fast-tracked police career to marry and devote her life to her family. With the abrupt end to her marriage and isolated from her 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son, Marcella throws herself into work to stop herself from falling apart.
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Episode 1
Eighteen months later, Marcella has a new life as a deep undercover operative in Belfast, spying on a powerful family that's running a shady business.
Directed by Gilles BannierWritten by Hans Rosenfeldt
Episode 2
Marcella is recognized on the street, and later finds an odd note on her windshield. When DCI Sangha arrives in Belfast, Bobby must cover his tracks.
Directed by Gilles Bannier
Episode 3
Marcella receives an anonymous package. At Jessie's vigil, DCI Sangha spots an eerily familiar face. Finn finds out who sold Jessie the heroin.
Directed by Gilles BannierWritten by Paul Waters, David Allison, Emer Gillespie
Episode 4
The Maguires arrange for Bobby to leave the U.K., but the plan goes awry en route to the airport. Katherine sends a threatening message to Marcella.
Directed by Ashley PearceWritten by Tim Loane
Episode 5
Her stalker's latest threat leaves Marcella suspicious of Frank. After recognizing one of Bobby's abductors in police records, she tracks him down.
Directed by Ashley PearceWritten by Mike Walden
Episode 6
Marcella recalls how Frank rescued and reprogrammed her 18 months earlier. When Stacey flees from the Maguires with her baby, Marcella must find her.
Directed by Ashley PearceWritten by Matthew ThomasGuest stars Derek Carroll
Episode 7
Finn uses Rory's phobia to bully him into an alliance. Marcella confronts Frank with a discovery about his past. DCI Sangha learns of Stacey's arrest.
Directed by Ashley PearceWritten by Tim Loane
Episode 8
Marcella's latest blackout leaves her with an unexplained corpse. Wondering why DCI Sangha is still in Belfast, Jack decides to investigate on his own.
Directed by Ashley PearceWritten by David Allison
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Anna FrielMarcella Backland
Nicholas PinnockJason Backland
Ray PanthakiDI Rav Sangha
Sinéad CusackSylvie Gibson
Amanda BurtonKatherine Macguire
Nina SosanyaDCI Laura Porter
Jamie BamberDI Tim Williamson
Harry LloydHenry Gibson
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Buccaneer MediaUnited Kingdom
