Series synopsis
The Victim is a British crime drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC One on April 8, 2019. It ended on April 11, 2019. It was created by Rob Williams. It stars Kelly Macdonald, James Harkness, John Hannah and Jamie Sives.
A grieving mother is accused of identifying online the man she believes killed her son. But is he really a notorious child murderer or a tragic victim of mistaken identity?
Premise
A grieving mother is accused of identifying online the man she believes killed her son. But is he really a notorious child murderer or a tragic victim of mistaken identity?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kelly Macdonald as Anna Dean
- James Harkness as Craig Myers
- John Hannah as DI Steven Grover
- Jamie Sives as Lenny Dean
- Karla Crome as Rebecca Myers
- John Scougall as Tom Carpenter
- Isis Hainsworth as Louise Graham
- Chloe Pirrie as Ella Mackie
Supporting cast
- Joanne Thompson as DS Lisa Harvey
- Ramon Tikaram as Solomon Mishra
- Cal MacAninch as Christian Graham
- Pooky Quesnel as Mo Buckley
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 8, 2019 | April 11, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A trial begins: on one side a grieving mother and on the other a man accused online of being her son’s killer. But who is the accused and who is the victim? |
April 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Craig prepares for his day in court as threats against him and his family escalate and Rebecca’s doubts about her husband take root. Is he telling her the whole truth? |
April 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As Anna takes the stand, the strain of the trial threatens to destroy her family. Her search for proof of Eddie J Turner’s identity continues, but what will she do if she gets it? |
April 10, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 8, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 11, 2019 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00:00 |