Crime
True crimeReal cases, told as documentary or drama.This show: 9/10Detective mysteryCrime-solving from the investigator's side of the table.This show: 8/10Dark toneShadowy mood and subject matter, a shade short of outright bleak.This show: 8/10GrittyRaw, unglamorous realism in both look and subject matter.This show: 7/10TenseSustained suspense and pressure from start to finish.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Dougray ScottJoanna VanderhamKen StottSarah McCardieLaura FraserDerek Riddell
Written by
Irvine WelshDean Cavanagh
Starring
Dougray ScottJoanna VanderhamKen StottSarah McCardieLaura FraserDerek Riddell
Written by
Irvine WelshDean Cavanagh
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Crime Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| S2 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
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About
Detective Inspector Ray Lennox investigates the disappearance of a schoolgirl while battling cocaine addiction and a mental breakdown.
"One man’s fight for his very soul."
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Season 12021
7.32K64h 53m
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Season 22023
7.290262h 29m
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Dougray Scott DI Ray Lennox, Ray Lennox
Joanna Vanderham Amanda Drummond, DS Amanda Drummond
Ken Stott Robert Toal, Bob Toal
Sarah McCardie Gillian Glover
Laura Fraser Sally Hart
Derek Riddell Richie Gulliver
Jamie Sives Dougie Gillman
David Elliot Tommy Stark
Dylan Blore Victor Maslow
Emma Currie Jackie
Crew
Irvine Welsh
Dean Cavanagh
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