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The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence.
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Episode 1
Hannah and Nathan are in the final stages of negotiating their divorce, but when it becomes clear Nathan has met someone else, the amicable separation takes a turn for the worse.
Directed by Dee Koppang O'LearyWritten by Abi Morgan
Episode 2
Hannah’s relationship with Nathan unravels when he drops a bombshell, and Rose struggles to cope with her grief.
Directed by Dee Koppang O'LearyWritten by Abi Morgan, Matt Jones
Episode 3
Tensions rise as Hannah and Nathan struggle to disentangle their lives. Christie arrives in London and Rose has a clear out.
Directed by Dee Koppang O'LearyWritten by Abi Morgan, Matt Jones
Episode 4
Hannah allows herself to dream of a life elsewhere with Christie, whilst Nathan starts to doubt his relationship with Kate. Ruth breaks some devastating news to Zander.
Directed by Abi MorganWritten by Abi Morgan
Episode 5
Rose grapples with James’ absence at the family camping trip. Ruth learns of Nina and Tyler’s affair, and the extent of Tyler’s deceit is revealed.
Directed by Dee Koppang O'Leary, Abi MorganWritten by Abi Morgan
Episode 6
With Kate and Nathan’s relationship on the rocks Hannah makes a decision which shapes all their futures.
Directed by Dee Koppang O'LearyWritten by Abi Morgan
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Nicola WalkerHannah Sterne
Annabel ScholeyNina Defoe
Stephen ManganNathan Sterne
Deborah FindlayRuth Defoe
Fiona ButtonRose Defoe
Anthony Stewart HeadOscar
Meera SyalGoldie
Mollie CowenTilly Stern
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