

7.745 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestEmma Banville, a human rights lawyer known for defending lost causes, sets out to prove the innocence of Kevin Russell, who was convicted for the murder of a school girl 14 years earlier.
Acting
Helen McCrory's ferocious, fragile final leading role.
Writing
Tight plotting that weaponizes paperwork and procedure.
Creator
Patrick Harbinson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series draws heavily from UK miscarriage of justice cases like the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four, reflecting real skepticism toward British security services.
Helen McCrory passed away in 2021; this was her last major television lead, making Emma's relentless fight for truth feel hauntingly prophetic.