Series synopsis
Innocent is a British crime mystery drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on May 14, 2018. It ended on May 20, 2021. It was created by Matthew Arlidge, Chris Lang. It stars Lee Ingleby, Daniel Ryan, Adrian Rawlins and Hermione Norris.
After seven years in prison, David Collins is acquitted of the murder of his wife. Now, he must fight to rebuild his shattered life while police search for the real murderer.
Premise
After seven years in prison, David Collins is acquitted of the murder of his wife. Now, he must fight to rebuild his shattered life while police search for the real murderer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Ingleby as David Collins
- Daniel Ryan as Phil Collins
- Adrian Rawlins as Rob Moffatt
- Hermione Norris as Alice Moffatt
- Angel Coulby as DI Cathy Hudson
- Fionn O'Shea as Jack
- Samuel Edward-Cook as DC Steve Beckton
- Ellie Rawnsley as Anna Stamp
Supporting cast
- Michael Stevenson as DC Dave Green
- Nigel Lindsay as DI William Beech
- Eloise Webb as Rosie
- Zahra Ahmadi as DS Mari-Luz Garcia
- Hannah Britland as Melissa Wilson
- Elliot Cowan as Tom Wilson
- Christina Cole as Louise Wilson
- Katherine Kelly as Sally Wright
- Jamie Bamber as Sam Wright
- Andrew Tiernan as John Taylor
- Lucy Black as Maria Taylor
- Shaun Dooley as DCI Mike Braithwaite
Guest cast
- Justin Salinger as Tabloid Journalist
- Magdalena Kurek as Agata
- Tim Faraday as Eric
- Valerie Lilley as Eleanor Price
- Leila Farzad as Janice Parker
- Lynne Verrall as Meg
- Robert East as Pete
- Nicholas Asbury as Ryland
- Tony Gardner as Chief Supt. Hillman
- Juliet Howland as Judge
- Sargon Yelda as Hussein
- Soraya Radford as Journalist #1
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | May 14, 2018 | May 17, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 4 | May 17, 2021 | May 20, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After seven years in prison for the murder of his wife, David Collins is released due to a technicality. The police now need to reopen the case in search for the murderer. |
May 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As DI Hudson's new investigation unearths serious flaws in the original murder investigation, those who were closest to Tara are forced to explain away credible motives for wanting to kill her. Relationships are strained to breaking and damaging accusations fly when David confronts his brother and sister-in-law over access to his children. |
May 15, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Alice and Rob's relationship continues to disintegrate as evidence under questioning incriminates them further, and the children grow closer to David. Meanwhile, Tom's attempts to save his marriage are destroyed by his subsequent arrest, and forensic evidence throws new light on David's original conviction. |
May 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Matthew Taylor, a 16-year-old school boy was brutally murdered in the quiet Lake District. Five years later the accused is found not guilty and released from prison, but who did kill him? |
May 17, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Sally begins a confident return to work, the police question Anna Stamp - what is she hiding, and more importantly what are Matthew’s parents covering up? Karen grows increasingly paranoid over Sally and Sam. |
May 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As Sally and Sam grow closer, the police investigation turns to Gary Walker, but what is his connection? Meanwhile, Bethany's link to Matthew comes to light as Karen admits a damning secret. |
May 19, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 14, 2018 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00:00 |