TV series
New detective, new perspective
Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. Patience has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot. Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. Patience has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot. Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.
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Episode 1
Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognises Patience's unique insight and takes her under her wing, integrating her into a police team operating on the frontline.
Directed by Maarten MoerkerkeWritten by Matt BakerGuest stars Deepak Verma, Lotte Lauren, Oona Van Harneveldt, Rekha John-Cheriyan, Shireen Farkhoy, Eddie Elks, Maxwell Whitelock, Jamie Maclachlan
Episode 2
Patience is upset when questioned by the police after coming under suspicion in the investigation. She needs to prove her innocence and crack the case. Detective Bea learns more about Patience and her difficult past and feels responsible for her. Patience is key to solving the case as she makes some important connections to other cold cases. Together, they uncover a trail leading to South America and back.
Directed by Maarten MoerkerkeWritten by Matt BakerGuest stars Jamie Maclachlan, Joseph Arkley, Connor Curren, Joana Borja, Ava Cook, Christian Contreras, Jimena Larraguivel, Ady van de Plas
Episode 3
The team are baffled when a young woman is found dead in a museum's dinosaur display. The investigation leads them into the shadowy world of fossil smuggling, and Patience makes a startling deduction.
Directed by Maarten MoerkerkeWritten by Matt Baker, Stephen BradyGuest stars Shireen Farkhoy, Eddie Elks, Maxwell Whitelock, Jamie Maclachlan, Ava Cook, Claire Schuyffel, Abigail Gypens, Mark Umbers
Episode 4
When a reclusive crime writer is found dead behind locked doors, Bea asks Patience to help with the investigation. Can Patience make a breakthrough in the case?
Directed by Maarten MoerkerkeWritten by Matt Baker, Stephen BradyGuest stars Jamie Maclachlan, Connor Curren, Lewis Ian Bray, Darren Bransford, Madeleine Bowyer, Ava Cook, Rob Ostlere, Shereen Martin
Episode 5
Patience races against time when a body disappears from the morgue. Is it the work of bodysnatchers - or could the victim still be alive?
Directed by Maarten MoerkerkeWritten by Matt Baker, Stephen BradyGuest stars Oona Van Harneveldt, Eddie Elks, Maxwell Whitelock, Jamie Maclachlan, Connor Curren, Lewis Ian Bray, Darren Bransford, Madeleine Bowyer
Episode 6
When a man dies on a bus, Bea is warned off the case but refuses to stop digging - and Patience fears for her safety.
Directed by Maarten MoerkerkeWritten by Matt Baker, Daniella DeVinterGuest stars Sabina Arthur, Lotte Lauren, Oona Van Harneveldt, Maxwell Whitelock, Connor Curren, Lewis Ian Bray, Darren Bransford, Madeleine Bowyer
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Ella Maisy PurvisPatience Evans
Laura FraserDI Bea Metcalf
Jessica HynesDI Frankie Monroe
Nathan WelshDS Jake Hunter
Mark BentonDCI Calvin Baxter
Ali AriaieDC Will Akbari
Liza SadovyDr. Loretta Parsons
Tom LewisElliot Scott
Channel 4United Kingdom
Happy Duck FilmsBelgium
