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The Blame

Drama, Crime, Thriller · 2026 · Rated 6.5/10

Last aired: S1 E6, Episode 6 · 2026-09-20

The series begins when the body of teenage figure skater Sophie Madsen is discovered, sending shockwaves through the town of Wakestead. As DI Crane and DI Radley dig deeper, what starts as a tragic death, spirals into a tangled web of lies, institutional cover-ups, and moral compromise. As the clock ticks and trust fractures, Crane must navigate both a murder investigation and the treacherous politics inside her own team.

Cast

Michelle Keegan DI Emma Crane

Douglas Booth DI Tom Radley

Ian Hart DCI Kenneth Walker

Matilda Freeman Sophie Madsen

Ceallach Spellman PC Callum Drummond

Nathan Mensah DC Lewis Brimah

Nigel Boyle Neil Shergill

Gavin Spokes DC Joel Stevens

Josh Bolt DC Douglas James

Joe Armstrong Coach Kyle Frasier

Anya McKenna-Bruce Chloe Radic

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2026-09-20 · 47 min While investigating a murder, DI Emma Crane and DI Tom Radley uncover serious misconduct within Wakestead Police Station.

E2 Episode 2 2026-09-20 · 45 min Emma's discovery of shocking video evidence leads to an unexpected breakthrough in the case, and she has no choice but to turn on one of her own.

E3 Episode 3 2026-09-20 · 47 min With a key suspect exonerated, Emma is unable to shake her suspicion that a serial predator is operating within Wakestead Police Station.

E4 Episode 4 2026-09-20 · 47 min Emma uncovers a potential lead to Sophie's killer as a link to another victim is discovered.

E5 Episode 5 2026-09-20 · 47 min A suspect is brought in for questioning. Emma seeks help from an unlikely ally to bring her one step closer to Sophie's killer.

E6 Episode 6 2026-09-20 · 51 min Things come to a head when the identity of the serial abuser is finally revealed, but Emma uncovers a further clue, forcing a devastating confrontation.

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