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Season 1 – The Bay

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After Detective Sgt. Lisa Armstrong is assigned to a missing persons case, she finds that she has a personal connection to it.
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The Bay — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Bay doesn't break any new ground, but strong performances and a few surprises are likely to hook those looking for a new crime drama.

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Sean O'Grady Independent (UK) 01/22/2021
Cliche-ridden and knackered before the end of the first episode of a six-hour story arc, The Bay really isn't good enough, not even for passing the time in lockdown. Go to Full Review Louise Rugendyke Sydney Morning Herald 04/29/2019
That's the problem with The Bay, there's nothing new here. I felt like I had watched every scene before. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) 03/25/2019
2/5
There were further troubling tropes too -- as a single working mum, Lisa's own teenage children are naturally out of control...I will only say that by the end of the first episode I thought: this has to have been written by a man. And it was. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 10/24/2019
It's setting itself up as a multilayered mystery with lots of twists and turns, but to go on the ride with the show, you have to buy what goes on in the series' first ten minutes. Go to Full Review Kevin Lever Tell-Tale TV 10/18/2019
3.5/5
An intriguing series. Go to Full Review Ian Hyland Daily Mirror (UK) 06/11/2019
4/5
As tribute acts go The Bay is bubbling up rather nicely... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Maryanne T @RT53785073 Apr 25 Show is good. Music however sounds extremely depressing See more Nissa S. @NFS247 Feb 2 Highly unbelievable but I still binge watched the first season and enjoyed it. I was ticked off when the main character lady was just not on the next season so I quit watching once she was gone. See more Terry-SB49 T @RT93166670 03/19/2025 Perhaps if they renamed it Emmerdale or Coronation Bay they would give people like me, who don't watch soaps, a warning not to watch. The characters, dialogue and dysfunctions going on. Especially in Jen's family were totally unbelievable and unnecessary to this, so called police drama. The plot itself was not too bad, but has been overworked and appeared so many times before. This would have better been covered in 3, rather than 6 episodes. Only good news they did not leave it open for another series. See more Mike J @RT25515715 03/09/2025 Series 5 is a full house of police procedural cliches. Troubled female cop of colour - check, check, check. Young attractive female victim - check. All women good but vulnerable - check. All men bad, bullying, corrupt or outright wrong ‘uns - check. Fat shouty senior officer who will (I predict) have his heart attack in Episode 5. Assistant Chief Constable who cares only about the image of the police - check. There is not one shred of originality here. See more Theo S. Héro + @RT09212872 03/05/2025 Seasons 1 and 2 are very good; Good acting, characters, mystery and intrigue. Season 3 gets weird with added character. a bit tougher to watch. See more Lane M @RT31121284 03/27/2023 I think this show is great, excellent acting, enjoy watching it... See more Read all reviews
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Daragh Carville

Creator

Richard Clark

Creator

Morven Christie

DS Lisa Armstrong

Jonas Armstrong

Sean Meredith

Matthew McNulty

Nick Mooney

Daniel Ryan

DI Anthony 'Tony' Manning

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 20, 2019 After teenage twin sisters go missing, Detective Sgt. Lisa Armstrong struggles with her own link to the case. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 27, 2019 With emotions high after the discovery of Dylan's body, Lisa investigates a new suspect. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 3, 2019 With Sean released, Lisa's suspicions turn to another member of the Meredith family. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 10, 2019 After Nick is hospitalized with serious injuries, Lisa furiously seeks out Sean; Med feels increasingly sidelined. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 17, 2019 As Lisa tries to get through to Holly, Med grows suspicious that she's hiding something. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 24, 2019 Despite her suspension, Lisa remains determined to uncover the truth about Dylan. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lee Haven Jones, Robert Quinn
Creator
Daragh Carville, Richard Clark
Executive Producer
Catherine Oldfield
Screenwriter
Daragh Carville, Kate O'Riordan
Network
ITV
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Mar 20, 2019