45 minSeason 2 • Episode 4
LatestSam finally finds out the explosive truth about Tom's reasons for leaving the police. Simon and Liam arrive at the safe house, but danger follows them.
Former police officer Robert and his wife Katy left city life behind them after Robert was injured, whilst trying to protect a witness in his care. The witness, Susan Reynolds was fatally shot. Robert has been struggling with the guilt he feels over the death of Susan. In a bid to put the past behind them, Robert and Katy now run a guest house, hidden away in the idyllic Lake District. A surprise visitor turns up, DCI Mark Maxwell, an ex-colleague and old friend. He suggests that the guest house is perfectly positioned to operate as a safe house, Robert is tempted but will Katy agree?
Acting
Stephen Moyer's haunted ex-cop energy carries Season 2
Production
Lake District shots make suffering look gorgeous
Writing
Season 1's domestic drama outshines its thriller plot
Creator
Michael Crompton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
ITV cancelled after two seasons despite decent ratings; the second season's complete cast overhaul was a desperate Hail Mary.
Part of Britain's 2010s 'Nordic noir' wave—rural crime dramas where landscape becomes character, even when the pacing couldn't keep up.
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