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TV series

Touching Evil

19973 seasons7.6 / 10

Follow the exploits of the Organized and Serial Crime Unit (OSC). Maverick Detective Inspector Dave Creegan is the newest member of the unit, an elite, rapid-response crime squad. The OSC uses their diverse crime-fighting skills to bring justice to society.

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Checked Sep 3, 2026

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Synopsis

Follow the exploits of the Organized and Serial Crime Unit (OSC). Maverick Detective Inspector Dave Creegan is the newest member of the unit, an elite, rapid-response crime squad. The OSC uses their diverse crime-fighting skills to bring justice to society.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

The Lost Boys (1)

49m7.5 / 10

DI Dave Creegan is paired with DI Susan Taylor on his first day to investigate the disappearance of three young schoolboys who have all been snatched in broad daylight. Creegan discovers a link with two boys who disappeared in Stuttgart some three years previously, but surveillance on his prime suspect fails to yield any information. Taylor is concerned that Creegan is putting all his eggs in one basket and efforts to investigate other lines of enquiry.

Episode credits

Directed by Julian JarroldWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Mary Cunningham, Saskia Downes, Holly Earl, Molly Moloney, Antony Byrne, Sean Gilder, Kenneth MacDonald, Ian McDiarmid

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Episode 2

The Lost Boys (2)

49m7.0 / 10

A satellite surveillance van picks up images of the young boys held in an airtight room. Creegan realises that time is running out, and when prime suspect Ronald Hinks gives a silent interview, he realises he may have to break the rules to secure the boys' safety. As Taylor organises a house-to-house on an abandoned estate, Creegan kidnaps Hinks' dog and puts him onto a scent, which leads Creegan straight to the crime scene. But is he is too late?

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Directed by Julian JarroldWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Mary Cunningham, Saskia Downes, Holly Earl, Molly Moloney, Antony Byrne, Sean Gilder, Kenneth MacDonald, Ian McDiarmid

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Episode 3

Killing with Kindness (1)

49m8.0 / 10

A group of patients who are all on the same ward at a local hospital die within minutes of each other. When the cause of death is found to be an overdose of drugs, and each of the victims has the tattoo 'let me go' stencilled onto their back, Creegan and Taylor investigate the hospital cleaner, Carl Burgess, who is found in possession of items belonging to a senior doctor. Creegan is left unconscious after being attacked at home, but who is responsible?

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Directed by Marc MundenWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Mary Cunningham, Claire Rushbrook, Kika Markham, Sean Gallagher, Adrian Turnbull, Michael Culver, Jean Marie Coffey, Tilly Tremayne

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Episode 4

Killing with Kindness (2)

49m7.0 / 10

The investigation's attention turns towards locum Julie Carney following the attack on Creegan. When she commits another murder in Wales, Creegan realises that he needs to set a trap to lure her home. Rivers and Krietman's pursuit of an unstable Carl Burgess results in Burgess trying to kill a patient, and then electrocuting himself, from which he dies of his injuries. When Julie Carney resurfaces, Creegan is forced to watch on as she tries to commit suicide.

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Directed by Marc MundenWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Mary Cunningham, Saskia Downes, Holly Earl, Molly Moloney, Antony Byrne, Kenneth MacDonald, Claire Rushbrook, Kika Markham

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Episode 5

What Amathus Wants (1)

49m8.0 / 10

An investigation into multiple attacks on horses across the country reveals a mysterious website game called 'Amathus', where real life players are sucked into a violent reality where they must commit acts of violence in order to secure points and win prizes. When the next level of play results in a triple murder, Creegan realises he is running out of time. Meanwhile, an unstable Kreitman confesses to Creegan that he was responsible for Ronald Hinks' death.

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Directed by Julian JarroldWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Mary Cunningham, Saskia Downes, Holly Earl, Molly Moloney, Antony Byrne, Sean Gilder, Kenneth MacDonald, Stephen Walters

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Episode 6

What Amathus Wants (2)

49mfinale

Creegan and Taylor reel in convicted killer Justine Barber, whose crimes from some years ago mirror the exact methods used to commit the current murder. When she leads them to prime suspect Leonard Stoker, a chase ensues and Stoker is arrested. Creegan has no choice but to file a report on Kreitman. Enwright refuses to press charges on the grounds of no evidence, but leaves Kreitman without a job. Kreitman, upset at the result, goes on the rampage.

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Directed by Julian JarroldWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Mary Cunningham, Sean Gilder

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Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026

More about Touching Evil

Cast

Nicola WalkerDI Susan Taylor
Robson GreenDI Dave Creegan
Michael FeastCommander Stephen Enwright
Shaun DingwallDC Mark Rivers
Adam KotzDC Jonathan Kreitman
Andrew ScarboroughDC Martin Simmons
Mary CunninghamPolice Psychologist Marion
Kenneth MacDonaldCyril

Credits

Created by
Paul Abbott
Written by
Paul Abbott, Mike Cullen, Tony Etchells, Sian Orrells, Sian Evans, Russell T Davies

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
16
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • Coastal ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • Anglia TelevisionUnited Kingdom
  • United Film and Television Productions

Themes

crime investigationenglandinjurymurder investigationpolice detectivepolice inspectorserial killer