Despite marriage woes, a tragic loss, memory blackouts and her struggles as a mom, a London detective excels at what she does best: catching killers.
Starring:Anna Friel, Ray Panthaki, Nicholas Pinnock
Creators:Hans Rosenfeldt, Nicola Larder
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Anna Friel won an International Emmy Award for Best Actress in 2017 for her performance as DS Marcella Backland.
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Marcella
Release year: 2016
An emotionally damaged ex-police detective goes back on the job to investigate a serial killer after her seemingly happy marriage falls apart.
1. Episode 1
46m
After her once-happy marriage dissolves, a former detective grapples with jealousy and anger while returning to work to hunt down a serial killer.
2. Episode 2
46m
Marcella is desperate to remember what happened at Grace's. Meanwhile, she sees patterns that convince her the killings are linked to her old case.
3. Episode 3
46m
The team learns of Marcella's ties to Grace. Jason's affair comes to light at DTG. Peter Cullen remains Marcella's focus in the Grove Park murders.
4. Episode 4
46m
There's an unexpected break in the Grove Park murders, but not everything adds up. Marcella goes on her own to find out details about Grace.
5. Episode 5
46m
Marcella plays a cat-and-mouse game with Peter Cullen. New details of Grace's case lead to shocking connections. Jason's mistake could prove fatal.
6. Episode 6
45m
The outcome of one of the cases sends Marcella over the edge. Tim suspects a suicide was really murder. A past tragedy haunts both Jason and Marcella.
7. Episode 7
46m
Yann is now a prime suspect, but Marcella has her doubts. Tim and Marcella grow closer, while Tim's investigation into Barnes's death unsettles Jason.
8. Episode 8
47m
Marcella questions Henry about Matthew. Doubts about an alibi lead her to ask Jason for help. A violent confrontation sets the endgame in motion.
Release year: 2017
As Marcella gets to the root of her blackouts via hypnotherapy, her son becomes entangled in a police search for a child killer with an unusual M.O.
1. Episode 1
47m
A gruesome find inside the wall of a flat opens an old wound in Marcella's son. After learning of Marcella's blackouts, Jason issues an ultimatum.
2. Episode 2
47m
Marcella learns pedophile Phil Dawkins is linked to senile rocker Reg Reynolds. A second body is found. Leo's postmortem turns up an eerie discovery.
3. Episode 3
47m
Phil Dawkins's address is leaked to the press. Jason makes an announcement that spurs Marcella to see a hypnotherapist. The killer's captive escapes.
4. Episode 4
46m
Marcella links a teen's disappearance to Reg Reynolds and recovers a shocking memory from her last blackout. A vengeful Dawkins targets Marcella's son.
5. Episode 5
47m
The blue lorry's tachograph allows police to home in on the area where Adam was held captive. Caregiver Gail receives a message from her patient Joel.
6. Episode 6
46m
A lineup leads to the arrest of a suspect, who drops a bombshell on Marcella. A confession letter arrives. Marcella develops a new theory on the killer.
7. Episode 7
44m
After learning why Nigel lied, the police launch a rescue operation. When KidsCall is linked to another body, Marcella figures out the killer's motive.
8. Episode 8
46m
Eric's arrest leads Marcella to Gail's workplace, where she makes a dreadful discovery about Joel. Under hypnosis, Marcella remembers Juliet's death.
Release year: 2019
Eighteen months later, Marcella is living under a new identity in Belfast, where she's infiltrated a crime family as a deep undercover operative.
1. Episode 1
47m
Eighteen months later, Marcella has a new life as a deep undercover operative in Belfast, spying on a powerful family that's running a shady business.
2. Episode 2
46m
Marcella is recognized on the street, and later finds an odd note on her windshield. When DCI Sangha arrives in Belfast, Bobby must cover his tracks.
3. Episode 3
46m
Marcella receives an anonymous package. At Jessie's vigil, DCI Sangha spots an eerily familiar face. Finn finds out who sold Jessie the heroin.
4. Episode 4
46m
The Maguires arrange for Bobby to leave the U.K., but the plan goes awry en route to the airport. Katherine sends a threatening message to Marcella.
5. Episode 5
46m
Her stalker's latest threat leaves Marcella suspicious of Frank. After recognizing one of Bobby's abductors in police records, she tracks him down.
6. Episode 6
47m
Marcella recalls how Frank rescued and reprogrammed her 18 months earlier. When Stacey flees from the Maguires with her baby, Marcella must find her.
7. Episode 7
43m
Finn uses Rory's phobia to bully him into an alliance. Marcella confronts Frank with a discovery about his past. DCI Sangha learns of Stacey's arrest.
8. Episode 8
45m
Marcella's latest blackout leaves her with an unexplained corpse. Wondering why DCI Sangha is still in Belfast, Jack decides to investigate on his own.