In the Dark (British TV series) explained
| Genre: | Crime drama |
| Director: | |
| Starring: | |
| Composer: | Neil Davidge |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Cinematography: | Sam Care |
| Executive Producer: | Hilary Martin |
| Producer: | Hugh Warren |
| Runtime: | 58 minutes |
| Company: | BBC Studios[2] |
| Network: | BBC One |
| Num Series: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 4 |
In the Dark is a four-part British crime drama that premiered on BBC One from 11 July to 1 August 2017. The series is an adaptation of the Mark Billingham novels, Time of Death and In The Dark. It is written by Danny Brocklehurst and stars MyAnna Buring as detective Helen Weeks.[3] Production and global distribution was handled by BBC Studios.[4]
Synopsis
In the Dark consists of two stories of two parts each centring around detective Helen Weeks. In the first story, Helen finds out that she is pregnant and becomes involved in a case in which the husband of her childhood best friend is accused of kidnapping two young girls. In the second story, a heavily pregnant Helen is pulled into the dark side of urban Manchester as she deals with an unexpected tragedy.[2]
Cast and characters
- MyAnna Buring as DI Helen Weeks[5] of the Manchester Metropolitan Police.
- Ben Batt as DI Paul Hopkins, Helen's partner and fellow detective in the Greater Manchester Police.[5]
- Emma Fryer as Linda Bates, the wife of Stephen Bates who is the main suspect in the abduction of two young girls.[5]
- David Leon as DI Adam Perrin,[3] a detective in the Manchester Metropolitan Police and Helen's former fling
- Pearce Quigley as Trevor Hare,[3] the owner of a pub in Helen’s hometown of Polesford.
- Ashley Walters as DI Tim Cornish, a North Derbyshire Police officer leading the abduction case.[5]
- Matt King as Phil Hendricks, a forensic scientist.[5]
- Jamie Sives as DCI Jack Gosforth.,[3] Week's superior at the Manchester Metropolitan Police
- Georgia Tennant as Jenny, Helen's sister.[6]
- Sinead Matthews as Paula Days, an old acquaintance from Helen's childhood.[5]
- Clive Wood as Robert Weeks, Helen's father.[5]
- Jessica Gunning as DC Sophie Carson, the North Derbyshire Police officer on the field in the abduction case.[5]
- Kevin Sutton as Gavin Sweeney, Paula's husband.[5]
- Tim McInnerny as Frank Linnell
- Eleni Foskett as Charli
Production
Filming for the series began in April 2017 in Manchester and Marsden.[7]
Reception
The Daily Telegraphs Michael Hogan gave the first episode three stars out of five, noting that: "In the Dark did show promise and could yet come good. It was taut and tensely atmospheric with an intriguing premise which found its heroine caught in the middle between police and prime suspect."[8]
Reviewing the first episode, The Guardians Sam Wollaston concluded that: "In The Dark is by no means a trope-free zone...But once you have accepted that, it's a crisp opener (of four) – pacy, thoughtful and skilfully constructed, with multiple strands I am eager to see twisted together again."[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: MyAnna Buring confirmed to star in new BBC One thriller In The Dark. BBC. 19 April 2016.
- Web site: BBC One Sets Premiere Date For 'In The Dark'. TV Wise. 28 June 2017. Patrick. Munn.
- Web site: 'In The Dark' Cast: Here's Where You've Seen The Stars Of The BBC's Latest Drama Before. HuffPost UK. 11 July 2017. Ash. Percival.
- Web site: BBC - BBC Studios signs key digital deals in Russia - Media Centre. www.bbc.co.uk. 2019-08-29.
- Web site: Meet the cast of In the Dark. Radio Times. 25 October 2017. Priya. Khaira-Hanks. 1 January 2018.
- Web site: Meet the characters of BBC One drama 'In The Dark' - which was filmed in Marsden. Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 11 July 2017. Joanne. Douglas.
- Web site: Watch: BBC release trailer for hit new drama In The Dark filmed in Marsden which starts next week. Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 4 July 2017. Joanne. Douglas.
- Web site: In the Dark is taut thriller with a credible cop-with-a-conscience heroine - review. The Telegraph. 11 July 2017. Michael. Hogan.
- Web site: In the Dark review: a thriller that's just the right side of formulaic. The Guardian. 12 July 2017. Sam. Wollaston.
