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
Sam is called after a suspected terrorist attack causes a fire at a hotel and a government minister is injured.
Directed by Nicholas RentonGuest stars Jo Joyner, Stuart McGugan, Clive Russell, Serena Gordon, David Quilter, Leena Dhingra, Mathew Bose, Robert Cavanah
Episode 2
Sam delves deeper into the case but is undermined by the findings of an independent pathologist, brought in to conduct a second autopsy.
Directed by Nicholas RentonGuest stars Jo Joyner, Stuart McGugan, Clive Russell, Serena Gordon, David Quilter, Leena Dhingra, Mathew Bose, Robert Cavanah
Episode 3
Sam comes under scrutiny at an official inquiry into two prison deaths and an old case Sam worked on 13 years resurfaces.
Directed by Renny RyeGuest stars Cal MacAninch, Edward Petherbridge, Mark Frost, Ashley Jensen, Annabelle Apsion, Judy Loe, Michael Bertenshaw, Tim Plester
Episode 4
Sam uncovers a crippling truth about her involvement in a 13-year-old case -did she help convict an innocent man?
Directed by Renny RyeGuest stars Cal MacAninch, Edward Petherbridge, Mark Frost, Ashley Jensen, Annabelle Apsion, Judy Loe, Michael Bertenshaw, Tim Plester
Episode 5
The body of a young pregnant sports agent is found in the grounds of her office building. Sam and her team uncover a tragic story of money and corruption.
Written by Ed WhitmoreGuest stars Brian Bovell, Katherine Kelly, Sally Gunnell, John Bowe, Don Gilet, Jana Carpenter, Laura Crossley
Episode 6
Following her discovery of the second body and believing the cases to be linked, Sam is sidelined from the investigation as she attempts to get to the truth.
Written by Ed WhitmoreGuest stars Brian Bovell, Katherine Kelly, Sally Gunnell, John Bowe, Don Gilet, Laura Crossley
Episode 7
The Home Office ask Sam and her team to examine a number of times of death as given by a highly respected and internationally renowned independent pathologist, Peter Sachs.
Directed by Renny RyeGuest stars Daniel Casey, James Hillier, James Laurenson, Paul Copley, Sorcha Cusack, Hilton McRae, Tim Plester, James Weber Brown
Episode 8
Leo and Harry follow up their leads to discover an alarming truth. Are Sam and her team being used by the Home Office to drive out Peter Sachs in fear of a costly process?
Directed by Renny RyeGuest stars Daniel Casey, James Hillier, James Laurenson, Paul Copley, Sorcha Cusack, Hilton McRae, Tim Plester, Malcolm Terris
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
