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The Responder
The Responder
TV ShowCanceled

The Responder

7.0 / 10
2022
2 seasons
10 episodes
DramaCrime

Under pressure, fraying at the edges. In relentless night-time Liverpool, copper Chris is paired with a rookie. Will they save or destroy each other?

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Cast

Martin Freeman

Adelayo Adedayo

Emily Fairn

R

Romi Hyland-Rylands

Josh Finan

Mark Womack

Warren Brown

MyAnna Buring

Faye McKeever

Amaka Okafor

Philip Barantini

Philip Shaun McGuinness

Seasons

Police response officer Chris is struggling to keep a grip on his mental health.

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    6.0
    24-01-202256m

    Police response officer Chris is struggling to keep a grip on his mental health and marriage when he is offered a path to redemption in the form of a young heroin addict.

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    5.0
    25-01-202257m

    Chris must juggle rookie Rachel while tracking down Casey after Chris threatens his family. Casey puts her trust in a friend to hide her from Carl.

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    5.0
    31-01-202259m

    Chris plans to hand the drugs in, until Carl makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Rachel strikes a deal with Mullen, but Chris' behaviour makes her feel conflicted.

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    5.0
    01-02-202257m

    Chris reaches rock bottom. Rachel begins to suspect Mullen may not be all he appears, and Casey teams up with Marco to find a buyer.

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    5.5
    02-02-202257m

    Chris is forced to work for a major drug dealer to return the drugs stolen by Casey. When Rachel needs his help urgently, Chris must decide where his loyalties truly lie.

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