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Season 1 – Blue Lights

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In Belfast, three PSNI recruits fight against criminal gangs, undercover agents, their own communities and even their own police force..
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Blue Lights — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Intelligently plotted and well-acted, this gruff low-budget procedural gets the green light for an addictive binge watch.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian 07/03/2023
It’s relentless, unnerving, urgent storytelling and TV drama that matters. Go to Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times 04/10/2023
4/5
The series revolves around three new recruits who offer a fresh perspective on a profession that we’ve grown accustomed to seeing through the jaundiced filter of a cynical old-timer. Go to Full Review Sean O'Grady Independent (UK) 04/05/2023
3/5
There are flashes of gallows humour, almost literally, but the gloom is otherwise unrelieved, and frankly is a bit tiresome to watch. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 06/14/2024
4/4
Rookies are bullied and browbeaten and there is no support. And they’re being surveilled by “sneakies” or undercover cops. Which all begs the question – how much can they take? Well, buckle up – it’s a ride! Go to Full Review Ángel S. Harguindey El Pais (Spain) 11/15/2023
The premise is nothing new, but it has one virtue: its narrative style is uncomplicated and has no need to resort to heroic gestures. Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof 10/02/2023
4.5/5
Blue Lights is an excellent police series: it is intense, intelligent and absolutely essential. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alpha B. 6d Excellent show. Great cast See more Anna M @HundZombi Jan 26 This show is very engaging, and I love the fact that it's an Irish show. There were a couple little things I found to be completely unrealistic, but certainly not deal breakers. It's a solid cop drama, like NYPD Blue but but green.....lol See more Mark E @MarkEM Nov 29 I liked the actors quite a lot. The plotting was consistently ridiculous as it made the police managers look so incredibly stupid. I stopped watching when they paired two young female trainee's together in a car. One of them had shown herself to be smart and have real spirit, the other was doing her best to avoid street patrol. The writers than have them pull over members of a terrorist gang who by law they are allowed to search without probable cause. They don't request backup and try to handle 3 seasoned criminals by themselves. This was the second time the show had created absurd staffing assignments, paired with a lack of management. Simple reminders like: turn your body cam on - didn't happen. See more Repairman J @RepaIrmanJack67 Nov 23 Farie tales. Ridiculous Bs See more John G Nov 3 Absolutely brilliant acting. One of the best series I've very watched. Characters and plots are brilliant. Totally believable and the tension at times is almost palpable. If you've not watched it yet what are you waiting for? See more Marc P @Cinelover Oct 23 Really good. Not just another cop show. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Sian Brooke

Grace Ellis

Katherine Devlin

Annie Conlon

Nathan Braniff

Tommy Foster

Valene Kane

Angela Mackle

Jonathan Harden

David `Jonty' Johnson

Martin McCann

Stevie Neil

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 27, 2023 The Code PSNI probationer Grace promises to help Angela, whose son has fallen in with a notorious gang; undercover agents are watching. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 27, 2023 Bad Batch The team scrambles to deal with a bad batch of drugs while the McIntyres try to cover their tracks; Annie receives terrifying news that has her wondering who she can trust. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 27, 2023 The Fear A paramilitary-style assault case has Grace determined to bring the McIntyres to their knees; when Gordy pulls away from Angela, she becomes desperate for help. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 27, 2023 Full Moon Fever The police ombudsman investigates the team after a disastrous night shift; Helen uncovers a scandal; a crisis at home has Grace doubting her career choice. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 27, 2023 The Q Word Mo's side deal goes ahead, risking his relationship with his father; Tommy's firearms exam is brought forward; Stevie tries to convince Grace to come back to work. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 27, 2023 Love the One You Are With The team works together after the shooting; Stevie clashes with the spooks; Mo learns the truth about his father; Grace accepts that she might break her promise to Angela. Details

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Blue Lights — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Gilles Bannier
Screenwriter
Declan Lawn, Adam Patterson, Fran Harris
Network
BritBox
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Mar 27, 2023