Overview
Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes and the trials that come about as a result.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
A five-year-old girl goes missing and the police are called to search for her. When her body is found, it becomes a murder investigation, headed by DS Michael Walker.
Season 2
DS Walker pursues Damon Morton, accused of brutally attacking women, but the case is complicated by false confessions and alibis.
Season 3
15-year-old Cassie Black goes missing on her paper round in south London. An anonymous phone call leads the police to a boathouse in Putney where they discover her blood-stained jacket and trainers. An inquiry is launched.
Season 4
DI Pat North is assigned to look into a 15-year-old case that may clear a man convicted of murder eight years ago.
Season 5
Walker investigates the discovery of a 17-year-old skeleton underneath the patio of a former bed and breakfast. His situation is worsened as he's partnered with North's ex-boyfriend.
Season 6
Back on the murder squad, North is asked to investigate when a young mother of two is abducted. The confession of a local sex offender complicates matters, as Pat looks into the possibility that the father of a young protégé of the woman may be responsible for her disappearance.
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Season 11
Season 12
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
David Hayman
Michael Walker
Dorian Lough
David Satchell
Victoria Smurfit
Roisin Connor
Kate Buffery
Pat North
Vince Leigh
Sam Palmer
Gemma Jones
Dr Jean Mullins
Richard Durden
Dr John Foster
George Pensotti
Judge Geoffrey Winfield
Sarah Ozeke
Lisa West
Martin Heathcote
Sgt West
Barbara Thorn
Barbara Mackenzie
Inday Ba
Lisa West
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Frequently Asked Questions
Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes...
Trial & Retribution has 12 seasons with 44 episodes.
Trial & Retribution premiered on October 19, 1997.
No, Trial & Retribution has ended. The final episode aired on February 13, 2009.
Trial & Retribution originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Trial & Retribution was created by Lynda La Plante.
Trial & Retribution has a rating of 6.8/10 based on user reviews.
Trial & Retribution is classified as Crime, Drama.