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Marcella is shocked to the core of her being when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, Marcella returns to the Met’s Murder Squad. Ten years ago Marcella gave up her fast-tracked police career to marry and devote her life to her family. With the abrupt end to her marriage and isolated from her 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son, Marcella throws herself into work to stop herself from falling apart.
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- E1 Episode 1Next upApr 4, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
Former detective Marcella Backland is shocked to the core when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, she returns to her job on the Met's murder squad that she gave up 10 years before to have her second child, and decides to follow up on a hunch she had in a case involving a serial killer.
Guest stars: Florence Pugh (Cara Thomas), Otto Farrant (Evan Jones)
- E2 Episode 2Apr 11, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
The Gibson family are in a state of panic when Grace is discovered missing, and Marcella tries to make sense of the previous evening's events, scouring CCTV footage in an attempt to discover more about her disappearance. Cara returns home from her latest job, in which she has stolen a watch, some earrings and a bracelet, but is unaware of their significance and the danger she's put herself in, with all of the items recognisable as trophies taken by the Grove Park Killer.
Guest stars: Florence Pugh (Cara Thomas)
- E3 Episode 3Apr 18, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
Grace's body is discovered by the police and Marcella tries to keep her head and hide the fact that she was one of the last people to see her alive. Sylvie is distraught at the loss of her daughter and her dismay is further compounded when she learns that Grace and Jason were having an affair, while Henry tries to find comfort with his friends Matthew and Yann. Meanwhile, Peter is released from open prison and makes a beeline for Maddy, who lies to him about having a boyfriend.
Guest stars: Florence Pugh (Cara Thomas), Otto Farrant (Evan Jones)
- E4 Episode 4Apr 25, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
An aborted attack on an elderly man gives the police a new lead in the Grove Park killings, while Marcella tries to track down the taxi driver from outside Grace Gibson's house, fearful that he saw her on the night of the murder.
- E5 Episode 5May 2, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 6.6
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Mo holds the police responsible when Hassan is shot, while Marcella triumphs over Peter Cullen and finally gets the information she is after relating to Grace's death. Jason manages to get his job at DTG back - but at what cost? - and deliveryman Ronnie makes the mistake of his life.
Guest stars: Toby Wharton (Ronnie Weir)
- E6 Episode 6May 9, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
The killer's next victim is a six-year-old girl, which devastates Marcella, and a DNA match gives the police team its strongest lead yet. Meanwhile, DI Tim Williamson investigates Andrew Barnes' death - was it really suicide?
Guest stars: Toby Wharton (Ronnie Weir)
- E7 Episode 7May 16, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
Mo confronts Marcella after finding his brother dead, while the detective has her doubts as the police continue to investigate Yann. Tim starts to look into the curious circumstances surrounding the death of Andrew Barnes, bringing him into contact with Jason.
- E8 Episode 8May 17, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
In her desperate hunt for Matthew, Marcella questions Henry at his home. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts on Jason as Tim's investigation into the murder of Andrew Barnes gathers pace, and the killer is finally revealed, causing shockwaves among the entire team.
Cast & crew
Created by Hans Rosenfeldt
Anna FrielMarcella Backland
Nicholas PinnockJason Backland
Ray PanthakiDI Rav Sangha
Sinéad CusackSylvie Gibson
Amanda BurtonKatherine Macguire
Jamie BamberDI Tim Williamson
Harry LloydHenry Gibson
Ian Puleston-DaviesPeter Cullen
Robert WhitelockGuy Roberts
Laura CarmichaelMaddy Stevenson
Charlie CovellDC Alex Dier
Jack DoolanDC Mark TravisVideos
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Reviews · from TMDB members
BazzjazzApr 12, 2018
Marcella was a series that I was a little apprehensive to watch for some reason but I must admit that it pleasantly surprised me. It was your run of the mill formula series. It had some very good writing and the characters were very believable, probably cause they weren’t that likable in their roles. It was a nice break from your Hollywood engine of series that come off a conveyer belt. So it had good merit. Although I’d hope they leave the series at two seasons as tha… Read more
t could probably kill it.
Dasha KNov 14, 2025
**WARNING: Don't take massive amounts of narcotics and then try to write a TV show 🚨** This dumb show is a great example of writers and production both apparently consuming large amounts of hallucinogens and/or narcotics and then attempting to put together a linear story. I cannot believe Netflix let this be released in it's current state, just baffling decisions by everyone involved. It reminded me of those drug movies from the 1970s where it's clear the people behind th… Read more
e camera were under the completely out of it, and obviously under the influence 🥴 After seeing Season three, I fully understand why the show was canceled! **1/10 Not Recommended!**
