Deceit

You know what it's like - just one more episode then I'm going to bed then before you know it you've done the whole thing and it's 2:00am on a work night! I have no idea who has rated this low but they were not watching the same thing as me! I was gripped and can't quite believe that the police, those that are here to protect us, could behave so despicably, so devious and blinkered. No spoilers but just wait until the last two episodes! Absolutely amazing!!!

Well written and acted. Based in 1992 London. WPC undercover entrapment Story. But all is not what it seems; The mini series of four episodes tells the compelling true story. (Some characters and events are adaptations to tell the story)

Beautifully shot, terrific performances and a script that sizzles with a mix of verbatim and written dialogue, this outstanding drama is a world away from most British true crime. It feels like a reinvention of the genre and is a truly compelling watch. Sion Daniel Young turns in a superb performance as Stagg and we feel every ounce of his suffering as he's targeted by the unstoppable Niamh Algar as Lizzie James. Eddie Marsan is gently terrifying as the criminal psychologist out of his depth. I've never seen anything quite like this before. An absolute 10/10.

A moving and quite heartbreaking account of a special police unit, set up to ensnare their number one suspect of a grisly murder. But is their suspect the right man? What follows is a psychological game of cat & mouse, that ends with devastating consequences.

Based on true life events, it works well as an insight into how, even when we truly believe something to be so, that it doesn't always mean that it is.

A four part series based on the tragic and brutal killing of Rachel Nickell back in 1992.

This is a dark, gritty, unforgiving drama, 4 relentless episodes that give you the horror of the crime from the point of view of the undercover Officer, it will unnerve you, it will upset you, at times it will shock you.

Parts one and two are excellent, parts three and four take it up yet another notch.

The production values are terrific, they really do capture 1992, not just the visuals, but the mood and atmosphere, the accompanying music is first rate, it adds to the story, they play some great tunes too.

I thought the acting was fabulous, Niamh Algar is the absolute standout, Treadaway and Marsan are great too.

Excellent drama, 9/10.