TV series

Better

Name: Better
Released: 2023
Cast: Leila Farzad, Lucy Black, Olivia Nakintu, Carolin Stoltz, Andrew Buchan

2023· 1 season· 59 min episodes★ 6.0Canceled

On BBC One — From SISTER · BBC Studios

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Synopsis

After a family tragedy is narrowly averted, a corrupt police detective undergoes a painful moral awakening and decides to put right twenty years of wrongdoing but satisfying her newfound conscience won't be straightforward.

Themes

detective police corruption moral reformation

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upFeb 13, 2023 · 58 min
Synopsis
After her son almost dies, corrupt detective Lou Slack attempts to make amends for her misdeeds but realises she must betray the dangerous drug baron she has been working for.
Guest stars: Ceallach Spellman (Donal McHugh), Tillie Amartey (Jade Wilkes), Kaya Moore (Noel Wilkes), Kate Rutter (Juliet Donovan), Florian Rafuna (Thomas Ajazi), Caroline Chesworth (Jenny), Kate Hampson (Rachel), Charley Webb (Elise)
E2 Episode 2Feb 20, 2023 · 57 min
Synopsis
Lou struggles to keep up appearances with Col, inviting further suspicion. Desperate to get away from Col and clear her conscience, she seeks help from an unexpected source.
Guest stars: Anton Lesser (Vernon Marley), Moe Bar-El (Artem), Ceallach Spellman (Donal McHugh), Tillie Amartey (Jade Wilkes), Kaya Moore (Noel Wilkes), Joseph Steyne (Joleon), Florian Rafuna (Thomas Ajazi), Chantelle Pierre (Shaheen)
E3 Episode 3Feb 27, 2023 · 59 min
Synopsis
Lou and Vernon’s plans to take Col down threaten to trigger a bloody gang war, while Owen and Donal grow ever closer. Esther becomes curious about Lou’s erratic behaviour.
Guest stars: Anton Lesser (Vernon Marley), Moe Bar-El (Artem), Ceallach Spellman (Donal McHugh), Kaya Moore (Noel Wilkes), Florian Rafuna (Thomas Ajazi), Chantelle Pierre (Shaheen), Emma Somerville (Gayle), Michal Nowak (Roman)
E4 Episode 4Mar 6, 2023 · 59 min
Synopsis
Lou makes one last desperate attempt to bring Col down, but things do not go exactly as she hoped. Feeling powerless, Ceri resorts to drastic action in order to defend his family.
Guest stars: Anton Lesser (Vernon Marley), Moe Bar-El (Artem), Ceallach Spellman (Donal McHugh), Joseph Steyne (Joleon), Michal Nowak (Roman)
E5 Episode 5Mar 13, 2023 · 59 min
Synopsis
As Vernon is taken into custody, Lou attempts to live a normal life within the law and deal with suspicion from Sandy, but finds herself pushed to breaking point.
Guest stars: Anton Lesser (Vernon Marley), Moe Bar-El (Artem), Tillie Amartey (Jade Wilkes), Kaya Moore (Noel Wilkes), Kate Rutter (Juliet Donovan), Iona Mckeown (Aoife McHugh), Julie Edwards (Lynne), Souad Faress (Zaara Slack)