TV series
Under pressure, fraying at the edges. In relentless night-time Liverpool, copper Chris is paired with a rookie. Will they save or destroy each other?
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Responder is available to stream on Britbox and Britbox (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Under pressure, fraying at the edges. In relentless night-time Liverpool, copper Chris is paired with a rookie. Will they save or destroy each other?
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Episode 1
Police response officer Chris is struggling to keep a grip on his mental health and marriage when he is offered a path to redemption in the form of a young heroin addict.
Directed by Tim MielantsWritten by Tony SchumacherGuest stars Philip Shaun McGuinness, Faye McKeever, Victor McGuire, Sylvie Gatrill, William Travis, Pat Winker, Harry Burke, Paul Campion
Episode 2
Chris must juggle rookie Rachel while tracking down Casey after Chris threatens his family. Casey puts her trust in a friend to hide her from Carl.
Directed by Tim MielantsWritten by Tony SchumacherGuest stars Ian Hart, Dave Hart, Hannah Riley, Tahir Shah, Steve O'Keefe, Dominic Carter, Sonny Walker, Connor Dempsey
Episode 3
Chris plans to hand the drugs in, until Carl makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Rachel strikes a deal with Mullen, but Chris' behaviour makes her feel conflicted.
Written by Tony SchumacherGuest stars Faye McKeever, Lois Cringle, Elizabeth Berrington, Kieran Urquhart, Jake Hagan, Jay Roberts, Felipe Pacheco, Aimee Palmer
Episode 4
Chris reaches rock bottom. Rachel begins to suspect Mullen may not be all he appears, and Casey teams up with Marco to find a buyer.
Directed by Fien TrochWritten by Tony SchumacherGuest stars Faye McKeever, Jake Abraham, Jude Cooper-Kelly, Kerrie Hayes, Roy Brandon, Karl Collins, Philip Whitchurch, Marji Campi
Episode 5
Chris is forced to work for a major drug dealer to return the drugs stolen by Casey. When Rachel needs his help urgently, Chris must decide where his loyalties truly lie.
Directed by Philip BarantiniWritten by Tony SchumacherGuest stars Faye McKeever, Philip Barantini, Christine Tremarco, David Loy, Rob Pomfret, James Nelson-Joyce, Chris Jack, David Bradley
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Martin FreemanChris Carson
Adelayo AdedayoRachel Hargreaves
Emily FairnCasey
Josh FinanMarco
Mark WomackBarry
MyAnna BuringKate Carson
Warren BrownRaymond Mullen
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Dancing Ledge ProductionsUnited Kingdom
