6.558 minSeason 2 • Episode 5
LatestIn accepting a new flat from Franny, Chris becomes fully corrupt. His first job – to deliver Casey. But will Chris cross the line and hand Casey over to impress his new boss?
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?
Acting
Freeman's twitchy, sleepless desperation — career-best stuff.
Writing
Schumacher's lived-in dialogue, every sentence carrying exhaustion.
Direction
Night shoots that make Liverpool feel like another planet.
Creator
Tony Schumacher
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Schumacher wrote this from 15 years as a Liverpool police officer; every surreal dispatch call happened. The show was his therapy that escaped into television.
BBC canceled it despite critical acclaim — Freeman publicly fought for renewal, calling the character 'the most important work I've done.' The abrupt ending remains divisive.
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