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Season 1 – Deceit

2021 Drama Crime List
73% Tomatometer 11 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Five months on from the brutal murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common and the Met Police are still no closer to capturing the man they’re convinced is responsible. First identified through a television appeal, the evidence is stacked against Colin Stagg. The media feed a national obsession, covering every detail of the case and demanding justice. The police are determined to catch the man who, in their eyes, is guilty before he kills again. In desperation, the relatively young detective inspector leading the case, engages the nation’s most famous criminal profiler to devise a bold undercover operation which will see an attractive, young female officer start a relationship with Colin Stagg.

Critics Reviews

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald At first this gut-punch of a miniseries looks like a tawdry sex-thriller throwback to the '80s... What unfolds, though, is the extensively researched true story. Sep 2, 2021 Full Review Ben Dowell Times (UK) Yet, for all Algar's passionate intensity, our main character felt strangely unknowable, and not just because the real person now lives under a lifelong anonymity order. Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian Deceit is magnificently and stylishly directed by Niall MacCormick, whether in the claustrophobic exchanges between Byrne and Stagg, the profoundly moving moments of revelation or the horror. Rated: 4/5 Aug 23, 2021 Full Review Natasha Alvar Cultured Vultures While the conclusion of the series leaves much to be desired, stellar performances from Algar and Young make this a must-watch for true crime fans. Rated: 7.5/10 Apr 16, 2022 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said It’s an extremely shocking story of one of the worst blunders in recent police history – and true. Apr 15, 2022 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk It seems unlikely that the Metropolitan Police will welcome Channel 4's new four-part dramatisation of the hunt for the killer of Rachel Nickell, since it's a reminder of yet another of the Met's historic catastrophes. Rated: 3/5 Aug 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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jean-pol c This drama series is conducted as a psychological thriller, with an excellent performance by Niamh Algar, which really gives this series a plus. We follow this series with constant interest and we want to follow this plot to the end. AND we can say that the end is most surprising. This is the kind of series that will appeal to a very large number of people, because the suspense of this investigation will be imbued with many twists and turns, which will make it a series that we want to see until the end, because it is carried out masterfully by a top actress and an excellent script. A series that is excellent in its genre. Have. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 13, 2021 Ambitious police officer Sadie plays a key role in a major drug bust but is dismissed by her male colleagues; she suddenly gets the chance to work on a case that could make her career. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 20, 2021 The honeytrap gains momentum as undercover officer Lizzie comes in contact with prime suspect Colin Stagg, but there is no hard evidence linking Stagg to the murder. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 27, 2021 The pressure of earning prime suspect Stagg's trust and getting him to crack soon take a toll on undercover officer Lizzie. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 4, 2021 While Stagg is awaiting trial for the murder of Rachel Nickell, another horrific attack occurs in south London. Details

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Season Info

Director
Niall MacCormick
Executive Producer
David Nath, Peter Beard, Emilia Di Girolamo
Screenwriter
Emilia Di Girolamo
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 13, 2021