TV series
An anthology series of hotly contested criminal trials that divides the nation and take place in the full glare of the media spotlight.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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An anthology series of hotly contested criminal trials that divides the nation and take place in the full glare of the media spotlight.
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Episode 1
When a climate activist is left for dead after a hit-and-run, he uses his dying words to name his killer - a serving police officer. With the country divided, will defence solicitor Sam Malik take on the trial of the decade?
Guest stars Daniel Kendrick, Barney Fishwick, Gary Finan, Ayesha Griffiths, Abigail Cruttenden, Nicola Thorp, Jamie Ballard, Frankie Wilson
Episode 2
As Southgate builds his case against Justin, attention turns to the D4 police chat group. With phones wiped and fellow officers saying nothing, could D4 hold the key evidence?
Guest stars Francis Mezza, Daniel Kendrick, Barney Fishwick, Ayesha Griffiths, Nicola Thorp, Jamie Ballard, Frankie Wilson, Tom Padley
Episode 3
With the trial approaching, Justin on remand and violence on the streets, the pressure on the legal teams is intense. Struggling with Justin’s volatile personality, his own insomnia and an absence of medication, Sam reaches breaking point.
Guest stars Tom Padley, Daisy Badger, Aidan McArdle, John Marquez, Anna Próchniak, Francesca Annis, Keeley Lane, Stephen Bradley
Episode 4
The trial begins, with protests outside the courthouse. As the prosecution lay out their case, Sam picks holes in their evidence. But can he control a dangerously unstable Justin?
Guest stars Barney Fishwick, Ayesha Griffiths, Nicola Thorp, Jamie Ballard, Frankie Wilson, Kerrie Hayes, John Marquez, Simeon Costello
Episode 5
As the trial resumes after Justin’s shocking outburst, he finally takes to the stand and the question is put to the jury: is Justin Mitchell mad or bad? With Felix pointing to a bigger picture and the public baying for blood, Sam tries desperately to save his client. What choice will the jury make?
Guest stars Barney Fishwick, Abigail Cruttenden, Tom Padley, Aidan McArdle, Simeon Costello, Anna Próchniak, Francesca Annis, Pearce Quigley
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Tracy IfeachorCleo Roberts
Céline BuckensTalitha Campbell
Kerr LoganJames Thornley
Lolita ChakrabartiMeera Harwood
Sharon D. ClarkeVirginia Hoult
Amy MorganHeidi McKinnon
Sinéad KeenanDI Paula Cassidy
James FrainDamian Campbell
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