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The plot follows detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wasserman working together to find a serial killer who left the upper-half body of a French politician and the lower-half of a British prostitute in the Channel Tunnel, at the midpoint between France and the UK. They later learn that the killer—who comes to be nicknamed the "Truth Terrorist"—is on a moral crusade to highlight many social problems, terrorising both countries in the process
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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The plot follows detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wasserman working together to find a serial killer who left the upper-half body of a French politician and the lower-half of a British prostitute in the Channel Tunnel, at the midpoint between France and the UK. They later learn that the killer—who comes to be nicknamed the "Truth Terrorist"—is on a moral crusade to highlight many social problems, terrorising both countries in the process
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Episode 1
Elise Wasserman and Karl Roebuck investigate when a couple are abducted from the Channel Tunnel in front of their young daughter. Events take a dramatic turn when a plane crashes into the Channel.
Directed by Mike BarkerGuest stars Antonia Davies, Karl Farrer
Episode 2
The hunt for Madeleine becomes a matter of international urgency but Elise's investigation slows as she is forced to keep new evidence from Karl. Further links between the abduction and plane clash are discovered.
Directed by Mike BarkerGuest stars Jayne Secker, Karl Farrer
Episode 3
As the investigation continues and terrorists plan a further attack in France, a man comes forward with links to Robert. Elise uncovers disturbing facts about Eryka's past and Karl follows a hunch.
Guest stars Edyta Budnik, Jayne Secker
Episode 4
Karl and Elise receive a tip-off from a woman they believe knows Robert Fournier's whereabouts. But can she be trusted?
Guest stars Edyta Budnik, Jayne Secker
Episode 5
An unexpected revelation threatens to turn Karl's life upside-down. Meanwhile, Eryka reaches out to Elise and Rosa offers the team a cryptic clue.
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Episode 6
An anonymous package gives Karl his biggest breakthrough in the case yet. Plus, the investigating team receive a clear and violent warning.
Guest stars Edyta Budnik, Jayne Secker
Episode 7
The team are forced to strike a deal with Vanessa. Meanwhile, someone tries to warn Karl off the case and Elise crosses a line she may quickly come to regret.
Directed by Carl TibbettsGuest stars Edyta Budnik
Episode 8
A lethal attack is launched and Elise and Karl's lives are thrown into jeopardy as the second series of the gripping crime drama ends in a nail-biting showdown.
Directed by Carl TibbettsGuest stars Edyta Budnik
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Stephen DillaneKarl Roebuck
Clémence PoésyÉlise Wassermann
Thibault de MontalembertOlivier Pujol
Tobi BakareChucks Akinade
Joseph MawleStephen Beaumont
Tom BatemanDanny Hillier
Sigrid BouazizCécile Cabrillac
Cédric VieiraPhillipe Viot
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