Sally Wainwright

Catherine and her ex-husband Richard discuss the bleak reality of drug abuse in their community after a dangerous police call-out. The conversation shifts from Richard's personal anxieties to Catherine's obsessive search for the whereabouts of the recently released criminal, Tommy Lee Royce.

A police sergeant meets with her grandson's headteacher to discuss his behavioral issues at school. The conversation shifts from academic concerns to a raw, devastating confession as Catherine reveals the traumatic circumstances of her daughter's death and her paralyzing fear that the boy might inherit his father's violent nature.

Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood reports evidence tampering to her superior, Mike Taylor, suspecting corruption involving the District Commander. Mike advises her to ignore the discrepancy and 'drop it' for the sake of her career, leading to a tense confrontation about professional integrity and systemic blind spots.

Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood is confronted by Tommy Lee Royce, the man she believes is responsible for her daughter's death. Catherine attempts to intimidate him with a criminal investigation while Tommy tries to claim a connection to his biological son, Ryan, leading to a high-stakes exchange of threats and accusations.

Kevin, consumed by guilt and panic, proposes a plan to his wife Jenny to shift the blame for a kidnapping and the murder of a police officer onto his accomplices. Jenny remains skeptical and terrified, questioning Kevin's ability to maintain the lie while reminding him of the devastating consequences for their family.

Kevin, a desperate accountant, approaches a local criminal, Ashley, with a plan to kidnap his boss's daughter for ransom. Driven by financial pressure and a deep-seated resentment over his father's history with the company, Kevin attempts to convince a skeptical Ashley that the crime is both justifiable and lucrative.