TV series
From the creator of PRIME SUSPECT
Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes and the trials that come about as a result.
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Trial & Retribution premiered October 19, 1997. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes and the trials that come about as a result.
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Episode 1
Walker is assigned to investigate the discovery of a 17-year-old skeleton, which he isn't too happy about - especially as he's working with D.I. North's ex-boyfriend. They soon discover more skeletons buried at the house.
Directed by Aisling WalshWritten by Lynda La PlanteGuest stars Maggie McCarthy, Sean Chapman, Deborah Winckles
Episode 2
Walker is assigned to investigate the discovery of a 17-year-old skeleton, which he isn't too happy about - especially as he's working with D.I. North's ex-boyfriend. They soon discover more skeletons buried at the house.
Directed by Aisling WalshWritten by Lynda La PlanteGuest stars George Pensotti, Nicholas Blane, David Fleeshman, Simon Callow, Simon Robson, Jane Paul, Maggie McCarthy, Sean Chapman
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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