TV series

The Responder

Name: The Responder
Released: 2022
Cast: Martin Freeman, Adelayo Adedayo, Emily Fairn, Romi Hyland-Rylands, Josh Finan

2022–2024· 2 seasons· 58 min episodesTV-MA★ 7.0Canceled

On BBC One — From Dancing Ledge Productions

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Synopsis

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?

Themes

based on novel or book depression drug dealer night shift patrol liverpool, england police corruption criminal police officer therapy anxiety

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJan 24, 2022 · 57 min · ★ 5.3
Synopsis
Police response officer Chris is struggling to keep a grip on his mental health and marriage when he is offered a path to redemption in the form of a young heroin addict.
Guest stars: Philip Shaun McGuinness (Ian), Faye McKeever (Jodie Sweeney), Victor McGuire (Trevor), Sylvie Gatrill (Mary), William Travis (Stew), Pat Winker (Mrs. Robinson), Harry Burke (Liam), Paul Campion (Doctor Sutherland)
E2 Episode 2Jan 25, 2022 · 58 min · ★ 5.0
Synopsis
Chris must juggle rookie Rachel while tracking down Casey after Chris threatens his family. Casey puts her trust in a friend to hide her from Carl.
Guest stars: Ian Hart (Carl Sweeney), Dave Hart (Phil O'Rourke), Hannah Riley (Woman in Shop), Tahir Shah (Omar), Steve O'Keefe (Taxi Driver), Dominic Carter (Sgt Bernie Wilson), Sonny Walker (Stevo Marsh), Connor Dempsey (Kyle)
E3 Episode 3Jan 31, 2022 · 60 min · ★ 4.9
Synopsis
Chris plans to hand the drugs in, until Carl makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Rachel strikes a deal with Mullen, but Chris' behaviour makes her feel conflicted.
Guest stars: Faye McKeever (Jodie Sweeney), Lois Cringle (Lexie Sweeney), Elizabeth Berrington (Lynne Renfrew), Kieran Urquhart (Paul), Jake Hagan (Jason), Jay Roberts (Mark), Felipe Pacheco (Ryan), Aimee Palmer (Lisa)
E4 Episode 4Feb 1, 2022 · 58 min · ★ 4.9
Synopsis
Chris reaches rock bottom. Rachel begins to suspect Mullen may not be all he appears, and Casey teams up with Marco to find a buyer.
Guest stars: Faye McKeever (Jodie Sweeney), Jake Abraham (Car Park Attendant), Jude Cooper-Kelly (Adam Mullen), Kerrie Hayes (Ellie Mullen), Roy Brandon (Neighbour), Karl Collins (Colin Westfield), Philip Whitchurch (Joe), Marji Campi (Elizabeth)
E5 Episode 5Feb 2, 2022 · 58 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
Chris is forced to work for a major drug dealer to return the drugs stolen by Casey. When Rachel needs his help urgently, Chris must decide where his loyalties truly lie.
Guest stars: Faye McKeever (Jodie Sweeney), Philip Barantini (Steve), Christine Tremarco (Dr. Diane Gallagher), David Loy (Marcus), Rob Pomfret (David), James Nelson-Joyce (Greg Gallagher), Chris Jack (Hotel Manager), David Bradley (Davey)