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
When his wife and teenage daughter are involved in a hit-and-run car crash, Leo begins a painful journey back to his native Sheffield.
Directed by Richard SignyWritten by Tony McHaleGuest stars Sam Kelly, Noma Dumezweni, Elaine Glover
Episode 2
As the police infiltrate a gang of identity thieves, Leo faces a choice between justice and revenge.
Directed by Richard SignyWritten by Tony McHaleGuest stars Sam Kelly, Noma Dumezweni, Elaine Glover
Episode 3
The team is called to a drive-by shooting outside a London nightclub. They arrive to a scene of carnage with several people dead, or dying.
Directed by Andy HayWritten by Doug MilburnGuest stars Craig Kelly, Freema Agyeman, John McEnery, Niall Macgregor, Perry Allen, Simon Molloy, Kwabena Manso
Episode 4
The man behind the bloodshed pits both factions against one another and the team are in a race against time.
Directed by Andy HayWritten by Doug MilburnGuest stars Craig Kelly, Freema Agyeman, John McEnery, Niall Macgregor, Perry Allen, Simon Molloy, Kwabena Manso
Episode 5
The team is drawn into the investigation of a series of brutal, apparently motiveless murders in the academic world.
Guest stars Leigh Lawson, Rory Kinnear, Sinead Michael
Episode 6
Nikki's beliefs are put to the test as she realises they are facing murders that are committed for sheer pleasure.
Guest stars Leigh Lawson, Rory Kinnear
Episode 7
A paranoid schizophrenic goes on a violent frenzy in a busy high street. When a young man from the same care home commits suicide, Nikki is convinced there is a connection.
Directed by Richard SignyWritten by Jeff PoveyGuest stars Jan Pearson, Lolita Chakrabarti, Dariel Pertwee, Brett Fancy, Terence Maynard
Episode 8
Harry discovers Nazim's death may not have been suicide. Is Dr Sanders the culprit? Meanwhile Leo investigates the murder of a bank manager.
Directed by Richard SignyWritten by Jeff PoveyGuest stars Jan Pearson, Lolita Chakrabarti, Dariel Pertwee, Brett Fancy, Terence Maynard
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
