Series synopsis
Major Crimes Unit is a British documentary television series that premiered on 5 on May 11, 2026. It stars Narinder Samra.
With unprecedented access to West Midlands Police’s elite crime-fighting unit, this series follows investigators as they race against time to track suspects, uncover the truth, and deliver justice for victims and their families.
Premise
With unprecedented access to West Midlands Police’s elite crime-fighting unit, this series follows investigators as they race against time to track suspects, uncover the truth, and deliver justice for victims and their families.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Narinder Samra as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Taking Down the Gangs After nine figures attack a silver car in darkness - and a gun is fired at point blank into the vehicle - the unit steps in. Could this be a violent conflict driven by territory, drugs and status? |
May 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Terror in Suburbia In Dudley, after gunfire rips through a young mother's front door and a shot strikes her in the hip, the team are tasked with identifying the perpetrators, leaving no stone unturned. |
May 18, 2026 |
| 3 |
Shooter on the High Street Following a targeted shooting in West Bromwich, the unit must act fast to track the perpetrators' vehicle, facing a race against time to bring charges against the suspects. |
May 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 18, 2026 |
| Status | continue |