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 Jul 22, 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
A boxer dies from brain injuries mid-bout. A new DSI takes over the team's investigations. Sam and Wyn bury their mother.
Directed by Julian JarroldGuest stars William Armstrong, Idris Elba, Frank Grimes, Martin Herdman, Barry Jackson, Connor McIntyre, John Cater
Episode 2
Sam discovers why Kevin entered a bare knuckle fight, as well as uncovering evidence of more foul play in the boxing circuit.
Directed by Julian JarroldGuest stars William Armstrong, Idris Elba, Frank Grimes, Martin Herdman, Barry Jackson, Connor McIntyre, John Cater
Episode 3
Stuart Evans is in the advanced stages of Aids when he dies, and his body is donated to science. However a routine toxicology test reveals foul play was at work.
Guest stars Renny Krupinski, Geoffrey Beevers, Roberta Taylor, Adrian Lester
Episode 4
The police make an arrest, but do they have the right suspect? Sam pursues her own line of investigation.
Guest stars Lolita Chakrabarti, Geoffrey Beevers, Roberta Taylor, Adrian Lester
Episode 5
The murder of a married woman who was having an affair seems straightforward. Friction develops between Dr Ryan and the police when the evidence complicates their case.
Directed by Nicholas LaughlandGuest stars Sam Parks, Jessica Lloyd, Caroline Hunnisett
Episode 6
The murderer makes a direct threat against Sam's life after she uncovers the evidence needed to identify them.
Directed by Nicholas LaughlandGuest stars Sam Parks, Jessica Lloyd
Episode 7
The police suspect a violent alcoholic of the murder of an elderly woman. Sam clashes with the police when she refuses to support their case.
Directed by Richard SignyGuest stars Kevin Bishop, Iain Robertson, Christopher Fairbank, Michael Attwell, Joel Beckett, Nicola Wright, Joe Absolom
Episode 8
Sam's pursuit of her own theories leads her into dangerous places, both personally and professionally.
Directed by Richard SignyGuest stars Kevin Bishop, Iain Robertson, Christopher Fairbank, Michael Attwell, Nicola Wright
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
