The latest Michelle Keegan mini-series is a police drama available to stream now on ITVX. Starring Keegan as DI Emma Crane, alongside Douglas Booth as DI Tom Radley. The opening episode dives straight into a murder investigation while exploring the personal and professional dynamics between the two detectives. Could the killer be a fellow officer?

Following a wave of hype and cinema adverts, the series is broadcast weekly on Sundays and is available to stream in its entirety on ITVX. It is ideal for binge-watching, and I watched over two consecutive nights. Episode one sets the stage slowly, with the pace picking up from episode two onward.

Michelle Keegan delivers a convincing and strong lead performance as DI Emma Crane throughout the series. Douglas Booth’s portrayal of DI Tom Radley feels less convincing but does get stronger as you begin to understand the character. The supporting cast is a mixed bag with varied performances, sometimes lacking realism and several bit part actors struggling with their roles.

While the show is intended to be a serious police detective thriller investigating corruption, it is fiction. However, as part of the story in episode 5 when the show features a police group WhatsApp chat, some real questionable police text messages are used to highlight real issues. While undeniably grim, using real-world texts out of context inside an unrelated work of fiction feels a bit odd. I understand the intention and had it not been real, the show would undoubtedly get accused of being unrealistic. But was it necessary on that level?

Despite an initial slow build, this is a drama that builds momentum effectively. Episode 5 finishes with a strong reveal and cliff-hanger, followed by a couple of further twists in episode 6 for a genuinely dramatic finale. It is definitely worth a watch, and while most of the story is neatly wrapped up, do be prepared for one deliberate open-ended plot point. Does it leave potentially for more? Possibly as this series is based on a book. However, it also ends kind of highlighting how deep the corruption is within the department.