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
A devastating attack puts new boss of SO15 Rachel Carey at the heart of a conspiracy more deadly than anything she’s encountered before.
Directed by Anthony PhilipsonWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Lia Williams, Hugh Quarshie, Andrew Buchan, Amanda Drew, Adrian Rawlins, Isabella Brownson, Joe Dempsie, Amy Conachan
Episode 2
More video evidence of the attack emerges, isolating Carey further from those around her. With pressure building to find the assassin, Carey looks for allies in unlikely places.
Directed by Anthony PhilipsonWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Lia Williams, Hugh Quarshie, Andrew Buchan, Isabella Brownson, Joe Dempsie, Amy Conachan, Beruce Khan, Frederick Schmidt
Episode 3
Carey searches for one suspect, whilst Napier deals with another. As evidence mounts, Carey is forced to avert a further catastrophe – has she made a terrible mistake?
Directed by Anthony PhilipsonWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Lia Williams, Ginny Holder, Nigel Lindsay, Hugh Quarshie, Isabella Brownson, Joe Dempsie, Amy Conachan, Beruce Khan
Episode 4
Carey is under pressure to charge Whitlock, but with Napier off-radar, she has bigger problems. Pierson’s colleagues have a crisis in confidence, which takes a dangerous turn.
Directed by Johnny AllanWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Lia Williams, Ginny Holder, Hugh Quarshie, Andrew Buchan, Joe Dempsie, Amy Conachan, Beruce Khan, Frederick Schmidt
Episode 5
Forging an uneasy alliance, Carey and Pierson are pursued through a network of underground tunnels. Pierson’s past comes back to haunt him, and the truth about Simon is revealed.
Directed by Johnny AllanWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Lia Williams, Ginny Holder, Andy Nyman, Hugh Quarshie, Andrew Buchan, Amanda Drew, Isabella Brownson, Joe Dempsie
Episode 6
Carey has regained control of SO15, but after Figgis makes a bold move, she faces an impossible choice - just how far is she willing to go to protect the truth?
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Ben ChananGuest stars Lia Williams, Ginny Holder, Andy Nyman, Hugh Quarshie, Andrew Buchan, Amanda Drew, Adrian Rawlins, Isabella Brownson
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
