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Season 2 – Showtrial

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The arrogant daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur is put on trial following the disappearance of a fellow student, a hard-working daughter of a single mother.

Critics Reviews

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Camilla Long The Times (UK) 10/14/2024
I’m enjoying the script, which crackles with venom. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 10/09/2024
4/5
There is a decent twist, episodes four and five are splendid and Socha is its forte. Go to Full Review Keith Watson Daily Telegraph (UK) 10/07/2024
3/5
Socha and Akhtar still provide dramatic dynamite but the end whimpers when it really needs to bang. Go to Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming 10/21/2024
3/5
There’s an entertaining mystery at the heart of Showtrial’s second outing. Unfortunately, it’s covered in a layer of bloated subplots and tactless social commentary. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) 10/14/2024
4/5
What keeps you invested are the raw two-handers between Socha and Akhtar. The former, especially, is electrifying -- a shapeshifting, lairy nightmare with psychological hot and cold taps both running at once. Worth watching for his performance alone. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 10/09/2024
4/5
But the drama is rescued by its two central performances. Michael Socha plays the uniformed copper, Justin Mitchell, suspected of carrying out the hit-and-run attack. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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andyth55 T @AndyTh55 01/11/2025 Definitely watchable and I enjoyed it. Not 100% sure it hit the mark. One or two outstanding acting performances held it together See more Poppy4321 T @RT05002830 10/29/2024 Brilliantly written, plotted, cast, acted and directed and brilliant at showing all sides of so many issues, all of which resulted in caring about and investing in most of the main characters. Sam Malik and Justin Mitchell were amazing, supported by an also impeccable cast. To put all of this across in 5 episodes is unusual. I don't like to big stuff up too much. But I can't fault this. Everyone involved in this should be proud of themselves. Brilliant. See more Read all reviews
Showtrial — Season 2

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Cast & Crew

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Adeel Akhtar

Sam Malik

Nathalie Armin

Leila Hassoun-Kenny

Michael Socha

Justin Mitchell

Joe Dempsie

DI Miles Southgate

Fisayo Akinade

Felix Owusu

Zoe Telford

Helen McGuire

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 6, 2024 Officer X When a climate activist is left for dead after a hit-and-run, he uses his dying words to apparently name his killer, a police officer. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 2024 The Gambler As Southgate builds his case against Justin, attention turns to the D4 police chat group; with phones wiped and fellow officers saying nothing, can D4 hold the key evidence? Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2024 Decoys With the trial approaching and violence on the streets, the pressure on the legal teams is intense; struggling with insomnia, stress and an absence of medication, Sam reaches breaking point. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 6, 2024 No More Questions The trial begins with protests outside the courthouse; as the prosecution lay out their case, Sam picks holes in their evidence; can he keep a dangerously unstable Justin under control? Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 6, 2024 The Smaller Picture The trial resumes after Justin's outburst, and the jury must decide if he is mad or bad; with Felix pointing to a bigger picture and the public baying for blood, Sam tries desperately to save his client. Details

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Season Info

Director
Zara Hayes, Julia Ford
Executive Producer
Ben Richards, Simon Heath, Mona Qureshi, Ben Richards, Roderick Seligman, Nawfal Faizullah, Katherine Bond, Emma Luffingham
Screenwriter
Ben Richards
Network
BBC
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 6, 2024