Episode 1
Episode 1
47m5.9 / 10
The discovery of a young boy's body sends Marcella and the team after a child killer.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles MartinWritten by Nicola Larder, Hans RosenfeldtGuest stars Tariq Jordan
TV series
Marcella
2016TV-MA3 seasons6.9 / 10
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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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 2
Episode 2
47m6.0 / 10
Dr Fairclough tells Marcella that it might be a good idea to go back to the root cause of her blackouts - Juliet's cot death. But when she tries to relive that moment at her home, the resulting stress levels put her into another fugue state. Meanhile, the team is called out when the driver of a car abandons his vehicle after a fatal collision with a cyclist and police attending the scene open the boot to discover a body surrounded by the same stuffed toys found with Leo.
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Directed by Charles MartinWritten by Nicola Larder, Hans RosenfeldtGuest stars Victoria Broom
Episode 3
Episode 3
47m6.1 / 10
Marcella digs deep in her attempts to take down Phil Dawkins, but her dogged pursuit has tragic consequences, causing her to question everything. Meanwhile, her ongoing blackouts mean she has to face up to the threat of losing her children.
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Directed by Charles MartinWritten by Nicola Larder, Hans Rosenfeldt
Episode 4
Episode 4
46m6.0 / 10
Adam gets away from the killer's prison but loses consciousness while trying to escape in the car of an elderly couple. Meanwhile, Marcella confronts Reg about a binder that was stolen from his house, while Phil sets his sights on the detective.
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Directed by Charles SturridgeWritten by Nicola Larder, Hans RosenfeldtGuest stars Victoria Broom
Episode 5
Episode 5
47m6.1 / 10
Kevin Hoffs and his blue lorry are found abandoned in a lay by. Leann informs Marcella that the lorry had been there for 36 hours. After analysing Adam's phone records, the team become aware that Adam had contacted the KidsCall helpline. Marcella heads there to retrieve the records and Maya is helpful despite both women having Tim Williamson in common. From Adam's records they see that he'd admitted to being abused by his father but his father has alibis for many incidents surrounding the case.
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Directed by Charles SturridgeWritten by Camilla Ahlgren, Nicola Larder, Hans Rosenfeldt
Episode 6
Episode 6
46m5.9 / 10
The arrest of Vince Whitman causes massive fallout between Tim and Marcella. Meanwhile, Postfeed24’s internet viral video leads the team to discover another body much closer to home.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles SturridgeWritten by Nicola Larder, Hans Rosenfeldt
Episode 7
Episode 7
44m5.9 / 10
Marcella heads to Nigel Stafford's house to question him. As she walks around the house she finds a small grave before heading inside the unlocked door. Inside she's confronted by Nigel, holding a knife.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Nicola Larder, Hans Rosenfeldt
Episode 8
Episode 8
46m4.6 / 10finale
Marcella has no time to lose as the killer has Edward. Following leads she races to the killer's house, but finds it empty except for a ringing phone. However, a premonition offers up clues, but can she get to her child before it is too late?
Episode credits
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Nicola Larder, Hans Rosenfeldt
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Marcella
Cast
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 GibsonCredits
- Created by
- Hans Rosenfeldt
- Written by
- Hans Rosenfeldt, Nicola Larder, Tim Loane, David Allison, Emer Gillespie, Matthew Thomas, Marston Bloom, Mike Walden, Camilla Ahlgren, Mark Greig, Paul Waters
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 24
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
Buccaneer MediaUnited Kingdom
Themes
detectivefemale protagonistlondon, englandmurdermurder investigationpolice
