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Season 1 – Deceit

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Five months on from the brutal murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common and the Met Police are still no closer to capturing the man they’re convinced is responsible. First identified through a television appeal, the evidence is stacked against Colin Stagg. The media feed a national obsession, covering every detail of the case and demanding justice. The police are determined to catch the man who, in their eyes, is guilty before he kills again. In desperation, the relatively young detective inspector leading the case, engages the nation’s most famous criminal profiler to devise a bold undercover operation which will see an attractive, young female officer start a relationship with Colin Stagg.

Critics Reviews

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 09/02/2021
At first this gut-punch of a miniseries looks like a tawdry sex-thriller throwback to the '80s... What unfolds, though, is the extensively researched true story. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) 08/23/2021
Yet, for all Algar's passionate intensity, our main character felt strangely unknowable, and not just because the real person now lives under a lifelong anonymity order. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian 08/23/2021
4/5
Deceit is magnificently and stylishly directed by Niall MacCormick, whether in the claustrophobic exchanges between Byrne and Stagg, the profoundly moving moments of revelation or the horror. Go to Full Review Natasha Alvar Cultured Vultures 04/16/2022
7.5/10
While the conclusion of the series leaves much to be desired, stellar performances from Algar and Young make this a must-watch for true crime fans. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 04/15/2022
It’s an extremely shocking story of one of the worst blunders in recent police history – and true. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alain E @AlainE Dec 22 I persisted up to the second episode but eventually I had to give up. Based on a true story and using expressionistic colors, in the end it is betrayed by its script. There is a reason that it was nominated, without winning, for BAFTA. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Niamh Algar

Sadie Byrne

El Anthony

Mark De Costa

Rochenda Sandall

Lucy

Deka Walmsley

DCI Mick Wickerson

Anya Cooke

Young Napper's Sister

Harry Treadaway

DI Keith Pedder

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 13, 2021 Ambitious police officer Sadie plays a key role in a major drug bust but is dismissed by her male colleagues; she suddenly gets the chance to work on a case that could make her career. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 20, 2021 The honeytrap gains momentum as undercover officer Lizzie comes in contact with prime suspect Colin Stagg, but there is no hard evidence linking Stagg to the murder. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 27, 2021 The pressure of earning prime suspect Stagg's trust and getting him to crack soon take a toll on undercover officer Lizzie. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 4, 2021 While Stagg is awaiting trial for the murder of Rachel Nickell, another horrific attack occurs in south London. Details

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Deceit — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Niall MacCormick
Executive Producer
David Nath, Peter Beard, Emilia Di Girolamo
Screenwriter
Emilia Di Girolamo
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 13, 2021