TV series
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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Episode 1
Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.
Directed by Harry HookGuest stars Lesley Dunlop, Clare Higgins, Tom Chadbon, Kelly Hunter, Peter Whitbread
Episode 2
The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.
Directed by Harry HookGuest stars Lesley Dunlop, Clare Higgins, Trevor Bannister, Tom Chadbon, Kelly Hunter, Peter Cleall
Episode 3
When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.
Directed by Mike BarkerWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars James D'Arcy, Clare Higgins, Colin Salmon, Ronald Pickup, Emily Mortimer, Dominic Mafham, Neville Phillips, Philip Anthony
Episode 4
The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.
Directed by Mike BarkerWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars Clare Higgins, Colin Salmon, Ronald Pickup, Emily Mortimer, Roger Ringrose, Philip Anthony
Episode 5
The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.
Directed by Noella SmithWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars William Armstrong, Michael Troughton, Clare Higgins, Ken Stott, Dean Andrews, Gwyneth Strong, James Aubrey, Philip Glenister
Episode 6
Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.
Directed by Noella SmithWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars Michael Troughton, Clare Higgins, Brendan Coyle, Ken Stott, Dean Andrews, Gwyneth Strong, James Aubrey, Philip Glenister
Episode 7
Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.
Directed by Ben BoltGuest stars Clare Higgins, Georgia Brown, Rex Wei
Episode 8
Sam tries to persuade her student to reveal where her father is hiding. The tragedy spreads beyond the family, and even the team may be in danger.
Directed by Ben BoltGuest stars Clare Higgins, Georgia Brown
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
William GaminaraLeo Dalton
Emilia FoxNikki Alexander
David CavesJack Hodgson
Tom WardHarry Cunningham
Richard LinternThomas Chamberlain
Liz CarrClarissa Mullery
Amanda BurtonSam Ryan
Genesis LyneaSimone Tyler
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
