Series synopsis
In the Dark is a British drama comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on July 11, 2017. It ended on August 1, 2017. It was created by Daniel Brocklehurst. It stars MyAnna Buring, Ben Batt, David Leon and Jamie Sives.
Murphy is a flawed and irreverent woman who just happens to be blind and is the only “witness” to the murder of her drug-dealing friend, Tyson. When the police dismiss her story, she sets out with her dog, Pretzel, to find the killer while also managing her colorful dating life and the job she hates at Guiding Hope, the guide-dog school owned by her overprotective parents.
Premise
Murphy is a flawed and irreverent woman who just happens to be blind and is the only “witness” to the murder of her drug-dealing friend, Tyson. When the police dismiss her story, she sets out with her dog, Pretzel, to find the killer while also managing her colorful dating life and the job she hates at Guiding Hope, the guide-dog school owned by her overprotective parents.
Premise: Save me.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- MyAnna Buring as DI Helen Weeks
- Ben Batt as DI Paul Hopkins
- David Leon as DI Adam Perrin
- Jamie Sives as DCI Jack Gosforth
- Georgia Tennant as Jenny
- Matt King as Phil Hendricks
- Clive Wood as Robert Weeks
- Pearce Quigley as Trevor Hare
Supporting cast
- Stewart Scudamore as Syd
- Annabel Tiffin as BBC North West Presenter
- Ashley Walters as DI Tim Cornish
- Jessica Gunning as DC Sophie Carson
- Joey Batey as Shelley
- Emma Fryer as Linda Bates
- Jordan Bolger as Easy
- Johann Myers as Snooks
- Leah Walker as Javine
- Robert Morgan as Patrick Rushton
- David Prosho as DCI Ted Carter
- Craig Whittaker as DS Ralph Pearce
Guest cast
- Clive Wood as Robert Weeks
- Pearce Quigley as Trevor Hare
- Stewart Scudamore as Syd
- Annabel Tiffin as BBC North West Presenter
- Ashley Walters as DI Tim Cornish
- Jessica Gunning as DC Sophie Carson
- Joey Batey as Shelley
- Emma Fryer as Linda Bates
- Jordan Bolger as Easy
- Johann Myers as Snooks
- Leah Walker as Javine
- Robert Morgan as Patrick Rushton
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 43 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | July 11, 2017 | June 27, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 16, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 23, 2021 | October 6, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 13 | June 6, 2022 | September 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Time of Death (1) As Weeks grapples apprehensively with pregnancy, she is compelled to return to her loathed rural home town of Polesford, Derbyshire. Two girls have been abducted, and the man arrested is married to Helen's childhood best friend, Linda. But is he guilty? And why is Helen so desperate to come to Linda's aid after avoiding Polesford for all these years? |
July 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Time of Death (2) Weeks and Hopkins are joined by pathologist friend Phil Hendricks as they become further embroiled in the abduction case. The clock is ticking to find Poppy alive and clear Bates's name, but to Hopkins' vexation, Weeks seems increasingly disturbed by being in Polesford. Is she too distracted by pressing secrets past and present to keep her mind on the case? |
July 18, 2017 |
| 3 |
In the Dark (1) A gangland shooting has tragic consequences, and Weeks is plunged into a murder investigation in Manchester's criminal underworld, forcing her to question everything she holds dear. |
July 25, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All About the Benjamin Murphy, Jess and Felix must act quickly to devise a plan that will keep them out of Nia's crosshairs and, possibly, save Guiding Hope in the process. |
April 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
Cross My Heart and Hope to Lie Murphy gets a surprise visit; Felix, Jess and Murphy work on a plan to cover up their new "business"; Darnell's visit to Nia takes an unexpected turn; Dean gets a new mission. |
April 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
Son of a Gun Murphy is forced to turn her attention from Max when Guiding Hope’s monetary surplus puts them on the radar of IRS agent Josh. Meanwhile, Jess’s interest is piqued by a new employee and Felix decides to take matters into his own hands. Dean gets closer to information he can use against Nia and Darnell explores his options. |
April 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hanging by a Thread With Nia dead and Josh aware of their involvement in the biggest case of his career, Murphy, Jess, Felix and Max are forced to make some life-changing decisions. Meanwhile, Officer Gene Clemens suspects something is awry within the department and forms an unlikely partnership with Josh. |
June 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
I Know What You Did Last Night Murphy, Jess, Felix and Max begin a long and arduous journey as they attempt to stay one step ahead of Josh and Clemens. |
June 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Somewhere Over the Border Murphy experiences being truly alone in an unfamiliar place and begins to realize how helpless she is without her friends. |
July 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bail's In Your Court Murphy is having a tough time adjusting to life in prison with unexpected dangers looming large. Meanwhile, Max accompanies Leslie and Felix to an interesting afternoon with their grandmother. |
June 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
No Cane Do Murphy has to get creative if she is going to stay alive, meanwhile, Felix comes up with a plan to help his friend. |
June 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
If Books Could Kill Murphy accidentally sets off a chain of events that have near fatal consequences for Felix. Meanwhile, Leslie's quick thinking buys everyone a little breathing room. |
June 20, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 11, 2017 |
| Last aired | August 1, 2017 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |