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Season 1 – Believe Me

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Follows the victims of a prolific sex attacker, the so-called Black Cab Rapist John Worboys, as they fight to get their cases heard after police failures set him free.

Critics Reviews

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Kylie Northover The Age (Australia) 2d
4/5
Believe Me is not easy viewing. But it’s an eye-opening insight into an extraordinary (very recent) history of police incompetence and misogyny, and is guaranteed to shock you. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) May 14
5/5
Some people don’t like true crime dramas, thinking most are prurient and exploitative. This is not one of those shows. It’s a must-watch. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) May 14
3/5
There needs to be a justification for these programmes, otherwise they can tip into queasy entertainment. Go to Full Review Johnathan Hughes Radio Times Jun 10
4/5
Questions how a dangerous man like Worboys was allowed to remain at large... He, the victims, and the viewer want answers that become increasingly difficult to obtain, shining a light on serious failings within the Met. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) May 18
All told, however, Believe Me is taut, prestige true crime drama that puts women first. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) May 14
5/5
Daniel Mays, who plays the taxi driver, specialises in a blend of creepy chirpiness, and he turns this up to maximum. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D @RT74856639 May 31 It work a little too much off a clear formula but it delivers two final episodes that are satisfying and some solid core performances See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Sarah Adams

Jordan Bolger

Connor

Laurie Kynaston

Frankie

Miriam Petche

Carrie Symonds

Daniel Mays

John Worboys

Aasiya Shah

Laila Mahmood

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 10, 2026 After a night clubbing in central London, an exhausted Sarah is given a drugged drink by a cab driver; she is certain she has been raped; after months of feeling disbelieved by the police, her case is dropped; he is free to attack again. Details Episode 2 Aired May 11, 2026 Laila, a student, is drugged and assaulted by Worboys; despite CCTV, she appears to be dismissed by police and her case is dropped; eventually, police spot a disturbing pattern; Sarah struggles with the psychological impact of her attack. Details Episode 3 Aired May 17, 2026 After a police appeal, Worboys is eventually caught and convicted; Carrie waives her anonymity; Sarah and Laila, whose lives have been turned upside down, decide to sue the police. Details Episode 4 Aired May 18, 2026 Sarah and Laila win their case against the Met; as they rebuild their lives, Worboys is granted parole; joined by Carrie, they must now campaign to keep him in prison. Details

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Believe Me — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Julia Ford
Executive Producer
Jeff Pope, Saurabh Kakkar
Screenwriter
Jeff Pope
Network
ITV
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 10, 2026