DCS Ian St Clair is called to investigate a tragic and unexpected murder in an ex-mining town as news of the crime threatens to inflame historic tensions.

As the hunt for the killer continues, Kevin Salisbury from the MET arrives to assist in the investigation. And tensions mount as the killer torments the community further.

Reeling from Des’ change in plea, Jay and the police throw themselves into proving premeditation. If they can show the court that Des was undoubtedly of sound mind when he…

With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen’s memories in an effort to convict him for the murder of every one of his victims. But when…

On 9 February 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay discovers a drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones. The culprit, Dennis Nilsen, freely admits to the police that it’s not…

The story of one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men, the series explores the…

The Hawkins family try to get their lives back on track. Niska is driven to a fateful decision while on the run in Berlin. Leo, Max and Mia are living…

Laura must decide whether to accept Niska’s request, while Karen and Pete learn about a special Synth being sold for unprecedented amounts on the black market. Hester uses questionable means…

Things are at the lowest possible ebb for the fractured Hawkins family. With Joe in exile and the kids tired of their parents’ lies, Laura decides it’s time to tell…

Killer Synth is the breaking news story, and public panic is growing. Karen is hot on Niska’s tail, but are her motives for finding her more personal than professional?