Series synopsis
Hard Sun is a British crime drama television series that premiered on BBC One on January 6, 2018. It ended on February 10, 2018. It was created by Neil Cross. It stars Jim Sturgess, Agyness Deyn, Nikki Amuka-Bird and Derek Riddell.
Two detectives with opposing viewpoints are partnered together five years before the Apocalypse.
Premise
Two detectives with opposing viewpoints are partnered together five years before the Apocalypse.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Sturgess as Detective Charlie Hicks
- Agyness Deyn as Detective Elaine Renko
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Grace Morrigan
- Derek Riddell as DCS Roland Bell
- Aisling Bea as Mari Butler
- Varada Sethu as DS Mishal Ali
- Jojo Macari as Daniel Renko
- Owain Arthur as DS Keith Greener
Supporting cast
- Richard Coyle as Thom Blackwood
Guest cast
- Liani Samuel as Naomi Morrigan
- Tamara Smart as Hailey Hicks
- Rebecca Deren as Psychiatric Nurse
- Anthony Carrigan as Mr. Vice
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 6, 2018 | February 10, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Sun, The Moon, The Truth Unruly police detective DCI Charlie Hicks is deeply suspicious of his new partner DI Elaine Renko. But their first investigation exposes a secret that will connect them for life. |
January 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
One Thousand, Eight Hundred Days Renko persuades a newspaper to publish the Hard Sun dossier. The government shuts down the story but the detectives investigate a killer for whom the 'Hard Sun hoax' is very real. |
January 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Luke 21.25 A murderer confesses to a priest that he wants to challenge God into revealing Himself by targeting those who help others. Grace makes Hicks an offer. |
January 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 10, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday |