TV series
Seeing is deceiving.
When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun's life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun's life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again.
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Episode 1
When British soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he strenuously denies, newly promoted DI Rachel Carey is assigned to investigate.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Miriam Lucia, Adam Sopp, Laurence Ubong Williams, Miranda Heath, Jason Rennie, Savannah Acquah, Florian Rafuna, Derek Siow
Episode 2
After key evidence is mysteriously redacted from her investigation, Carey is forced to find other ways of pursuing Shaun, who is searching for answers of his own.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Darren Bancroft, Florian Rafuna, Simon Ludders, Faraz Ayub, Esther Hall, Kevin Garry, Sharon Rooney, Tommy McDonnell
Episode 3
The stakes intensify for Shaun when he comes face to face with inscrutable CIA agent Frank Napier, whilst Carey’s investigation appears to hit rock bottom.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Christopher Torretto, Derek Siow, Hanna Winter, Tibu Fortes, Urs Rechn, Faraz Ayub, Tommy McDonnell, Dustin Demri-Burns
Episode 4
Carey develops a theory as answers begin to reveal themselves, and Shaun finds himself trusting an enigmatic stranger who promises to lead him to the truth.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Faraz Ayub, Andrew Joshi, Esther Hall, Charlotte Comer, Alex Hughes, Kevin Garry, Sharon Rooney, Frederick Szkoda
Episode 5
Surrounded by the architects of his downfall, the truth behind what happened to Shaun is revealed to him in precise detail. Meanwhile, Carey seeks for answers of her own and uncovers the complex conspiracy that is Correction.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Daisy Waterstone, Kevin Garry, Luke Sullivan, Kru Lundy, Sharon Rooney, Tommy McDonnell, Frederick Szkoda, Mike Noble
Episode 6
Carey teams up with Shaun Emery to try and expose Correction, but Napier is one step ahead. Shaun’s future, and that of the nation’s system of justice, lie with one person. Carey has a decision to make.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Daisy Waterstone, Dustin Demri-Burns, Rebecca Scott, Marcus Fraser, Tianna Ellie Gregory, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Ian Pirie, Peter Singh
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Holliday GraingerDI Rachel Carey
Callum TurnerShaun Emery
Ron PerlmanFrank Napier
Ben MilesCommander Danny Hart
Lia WilliamsDSU Gemma Garland
Laura HaddockHannah Roberts
Ginny HolderDC / DI Nadia Latif
Barry WardCharlie Hall
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Universal International StudiosUnited Kingdom
Heyday FilmsUnited Kingdom
