SCRIPTED 2024
Ellis
Their cases , her rules
Brilliant and revered by her peers , DCI Ellis takes over failing investigations – those that have hit a dead end or gone beyond the capabilities of a local force . Following an extended leave of absence , Ellis ’ s friends in high places convince her to return to the job , lay her personal demons to rest and solve three complex high-stakes cases in the rural North of England .
Tethered to her past ( and her mobile phone ), Ellis is parachuted in to tackle high-profile cases in a dynamic and challenging landscape . A loner – whether by nature or hard-won experience – Ellis ’ s renegade brilliance gains her an ally in DS Chet Harper , who is as keen as mustard and twice as English . As the pair arrive in a new location in each episode , with a new case to solve , they must win over the local police force , which is often easier said than done .
With a keen eye for detail and no patience for fools , Ellis presents a steely exterior . But her deep compassion and understanding of human weakness – the fateful moments in which we are all capable of falling and failing – give her an infallible insight into the criminal mind . As a Black British woman , Ellis is accustomed to being underestimated , invisible even , which gives her an advantage .
DCI Ellis : Sharon D Clarke ( Rocketman , Showtrial , Lost Boys & Fairies ) DS Harper : Andrew Gower ( The Winter King , Outlander , You ) Writers : Paul Logue , Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre Directors : Nick Hurran , Ryan Tohill , Andy Tohill Producer : Chris Martin ( Three Families , A City Dreaming , Peacefire ) Exec Producers : Michele Buck , Catherine Mackin , Lucy Raffety , Paul Testar , Sebastian Cardwell , Bea Tammer
Duration 3 x 2 hr
Company Pictures for Channel 5 , UK and Acorn TV , in association with All3Media International and Northern Ireland Screen
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