TV Series2022–present · 1 season · 5 episodes · Returning

The Responder

Name: The Responder
Genre: Crime, Drama
Cast: Martin Freeman, Adelayo Adedayo, Emily Fairn, Warren Brown, Romi Hyland-Rylands

Taste attributes: crimedramadetectivethrillerfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedcomplex relationshipempowerment/personal growthfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardytroubled leads

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Boxlist takeAn intricate crime series that is serious, morally murky and grounded. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: very intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

7.1 /10

TMDB · 35 votes

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Season

Series 1

· 2022 · 5 episodes

Episodes (5)

1Episode 124 Jan 2022
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.
2Episode 225 Jan 2022
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.
3Episode 331 Jan 2022
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.
4Episode 41 Feb 2022
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.
5Episode 52 Feb 2022
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.