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Season 1 – Happy Valley

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Catherine Cawood's personal life may be a tragic mess, but that does not stop her from being the best police sergeant her small West Yorkshire town could ask for.
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Happy Valley — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Dark, edgy, and surprisingly suspenseful, Happy Valley dispenses some of the more oddly liberating violence on television.

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David Renshaw New York Magazine/Vulture 03/24/2020
There are Happy Valleys all up and down Britain's countryside, few of which ever get their stories told in this way. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 11/03/2014
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Happy Valley is so effective at what it sets out to do, and so neat in fitting all its pieces together (up to the way the story's climax evokes a much milder incident from early in the series). Go to Full Review Andrew Billen The Times (UK) 09/24/2014
3/5
Sally Wainwright is television's great north-country storyteller. Go to Full Review Patrick Sproull Den of Geek 03/24/2020
Happy Valley is a delicious concoction; it balances its dry humour with some heartfelt moments and there's a strong lead in flinty Catherine. Go to Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek 03/24/2020
Happy Valley may be an ironic title, but there is solace in the bleakness, the drama tells us, and it's to be found in building bridges with family, as Catherine and Daniel did in that penultimate scene. Go to Full Review David Butcher Radio Times 03/24/2020
Every minor character bursts with complicated, convincing life. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrew S @AndreSwan Feb 16 Sarah Lancashire is absolutely incredible in the entire series -- some of the best acting I've ever seen on television. See more John W @Magnumman Feb 7 A stone cold masterpiece of a crime drama. Some of the best acting I've ever seen from both Sarah Lancashire and Siobhan Finneran. Not to be missed. See more Gloria C @RT19256418 Oct 29 Another really well done British show. They know how to keep their audience on their toes. Love all of the characters and great acting. See more Sarah S @RT87197177 Jul 20 One of the best crime dramas on TV. Highly recommend See more Ionut M @The_Last_Movie_I_Saw Jun 18 A must see series, beautifully acted and written. See more Michael T @Tur7on 05/12/2024 One of the best British shows in recent years, Sarah Lancashire is superb. Do not pass up on watching Happy Valley See more Read all reviews
Happy Valley — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Sarah Lancashire

Catherine Cawood

Steve Pemberton

Kevin Weatherill

James Norton

Tommy Lee Royce

Adam Long

Lewis Whippey

Joe Armstrong

Ashley Cowgill

George Costigan

Nevison Gallagher

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 29, 2014 Sergeant Catherine Cawood's world stops when the man who drove her daughter to suicide is released from prison. Details Episode 2 Aired May 6, 2014 Catherine's search for Tommy gains momentum when she receives a tip-off regarding his whereabouts; Helen absorbs the shock of hearing that Ann has been abducted. Details Episode 3 Aired May 13, 2014 Tommy brutally takes control of a situation when PC Kirsten McAskill pulls him and Lewis over; his actions devastate Catherine and the entire Yorkshire police force. Details Episode 4 Aired May 20, 2014 Catherine and Tommy finally come face-to-face when he discovers he's a father; a more sinister discovery leaves Catherine fighting for her life. Details Episode 5 Aired May 27, 2014 Catherine sinks into a deep depression as she learns that Tommy is still at large; the net finally closes in on Kevin. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 3, 2014 Things get tense at Catherine's birthday party when a drunk Daniel reveals a different version of past events with Becky; Catherine's fears grow when she learns that Tommy has been spending time with Ryan. Details

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Happy Valley — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Euros Lyn, Tim Fywell, Sally Wainwright
Executive Producer
Sally Wainwright
Screenwriter
Sally Wainwright
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 29, 2014