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Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.
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Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.
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Episode 1
London 1830. John Marlott escapes the Bethlem Hospital seeking his revenge on Lord Daniel Hervey. The hunter soon becomes the hunted.
Directed by Alex GabassiGuest stars Eloise Smyth, Vanessa Kirby, Chris Robinson, Gerard Jordan, Luke Griffin, Aaron Kelly, Ciaran Nolan, Frank McCusker
Episode 2
John Marlott adopts a new identity and gains employment. He believes someone is lying about the recent murders of local clergymen and he is determined to uncover the truth in his search for justice.
Directed by Alex GabassiGuest stars Eloise Smyth, Claire Rafferty, Chris Coghill, Francis Magee, Lily Lesser, Louise Parker, Gerard Jordan, Aaron Kelly
Episode 3
Marlott is convinced that Billy Oates and the origin of the fever killing local families will lead him to Lord Daniel Hervey.
Directed by Alex GabassiGuest stars Claire Rafferty, Francis Magee, Phill Martin, Lily Lesser, Claire Benedict, Robbie Gee, Ian McElhinney, Aaron Kelly
Episode 4
An unexpected encounter with the mysterious Frederick Dipple suggests that Marlott needs to protect his allies, who he realizes are increasingly in danger.
Directed by Alex GabassiGuest stars Francis Magee, Phill Martin, Victoria Emslie, Lily Lesser, Claire Benedict, Robbie Gee, Nigel O'Neill, Roma Tomelty
Episode 5
Marlott's new intelligence brings him closer to a solution and leads him to an apparently deserted tower. However, there are darker and colder dangers inside.
Directed by Alex GabassiWritten by Paul TomalinGuest stars Eloise Smyth, Chris Coghill, Chris Robinson, Ian McElhinney, Louise Parker, Aaron Kelly
Episode 6
As the police close in John Marlott needs to rescue Esther from Hervey and Dipple, and resurrect both his own and her fortunes in an epic season finale.
Directed by Alex GabassiGuest stars Phill Martin, Victoria Emslie, Claire Benedict, Robbie Gee, Gerard Jordan, Niall Cusack, Gerard Byrne, Luke Griffin
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Sean BeanJohn Marlott
Richie CampbellJoseph Nightingale
Ed StoppardLord Daniel Hervey
Anna Maxwell MartinMary Shelley
Samuel WestSir William Chester
Eloise SmythFlora
Kate DickieMrs Bishop
Tom WardSir Robert Peel
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