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Season 1 – The Accident

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A close-knit community in a small Welsh town is hopeful of a better and more prosperous future when a large construction project is planned in the area. But when a terrible explosion rips through the site, killing many -- including children -- the accident devastates the community. The immediate loss of loved ones is heartbreaking, but the community also feels its sense of hope vanish in the aftermath. The daughter of the local politician who pushed for the construction work is left with a permanent disability, a visible sign of the grief and rage that threatens to tear the town apart.
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Graeme Blundell The Australian Aug 31, 2020
Certainly provocative, and exposure is at its core. Go to Full Review Louise Rugendyke Sydney Morning Herald Jul 16, 2020
In the end, it's the women who are the centre of this tragedy, fighting for justice and for the right to not be forgotten. And that's what is the heart of The Accident, it doesn't want you to forget the dead. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail Jan 16, 2020
Its energy comes from the confrontational anger of the characters and the writer's anger at injustice. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said Jan 13, 2020
The tension is tight, the story crisp and fast-moving and offers a stinging rebuke of the power elite. Go to Full Review Sergio Del Molino El Pais (Spain) Dec 31, 2019
The British series that I liked the most this year. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Dec 6, 2019
The Accident starts off so strong and nosedives into mediocrity so quickly and completely that I initially assumed it must have been based on a true story, because otherwise why write a show so free of drama? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ludwig L @RT92551229 May 28, 2026 De lo peor que e visto en toda mi vida algo increíble, los escritores no le echaron nada de ganas. See more Fahad T @FahadShahid Dec 18, 2025 Such a stupid show, framing the poor guy and the rich guy literally lighting the house on fire and police doing nothing... Didn't even finish the first episode. See more Michelle C @Michelle234 Dec 17, 2025 Terrible acting for starters. All characters had no talent. And the translation was a joke! Worst crap I've seen in a while See more Tina R @RT00223317 Sep 30, 2025 I didn’t even make it thru the first episode. What did I just watch???? See more Ed B @RT18758010 Aug 23, 2025 The only thing good in this series is Genveive Barr who is a good actres. Most of the actors act like amateurs. Boring and bad written series that happens in Wales. Most of the cast is composed by Welsh actors. I give two stars because of Geneive Barr performace. The series is in reality very bad written with terrible actors. The actress plays the daughter is a terrible actress. See more Paul D @LVHothead May 26, 2025 Sarah Lancashire, Adrian Scarborough and Joanna Scanlan were great. It was a moving story well-told. See more Read all reviews
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Sidse Babett Knudsen

Harriet Paulsen

Joanna Scanlan

Angela Griffiths

Eiry Thomas

Greta Collinson

Genevieve Barr

Debbie Kethin

Shaun Parkes

Martin Harris

Sandra Goldbacher

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Polly Bevan is a devoted mother and the loyal wife to local politician Iwan; disaster strikes their town when a construction site collapses, killing a group of children; only Polly's daughter, Leona, survives -- and she might get the blame. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 31, 2019 In the tragedy's aftermath, Polly worries that Iwan may be hiding something; Angela gathers the families to fight for justice; as Harriet faces questions at work, her assistant and lover Tim acts to protect her by leaking information. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 7, 2019 The inquest opens, and questions are asked -- of Iwan, Alan and Harriet; Polly must choose between her husband and justice when asked to betray Iwan to get the evidence the victims' families need; Harriet's boss gives her an impossible choice. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 14, 2019 Harriet is in court for gross negligence manslaughter as the families' private prosecution finally begins; Angela and the others have nearly bankrupted themselves to fund the case; Polly fears for Leona, who wants to give evidence. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sandra Goldbacher
Executive Producer
George Ormond, George Faber, Jack Thorne
Screenwriter
Jack Thorne
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 24, 2019
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