Marcella (2016)

Synopsis

Marcella is shocked to the core of her being when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, Marcella returns to the Met’s Murder Squad. Ten years ago Marcella gave up her fast-tracked police career to marry and devote her life to her family. With the abrupt end to her marriage and isolated from her 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son, Marcella throws herself into work to stop herself from falling apart.

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Cast

• Anna Friel as Marcella Backland
• Nicholas Pinnock as Jason Backland
• Ray Panthaki as DI Rav Sangha
• Sinéad Cusack as Sylvie Gibson
• Nina Sosanya as DCI Laura Porter
• Jamie Bamber as DI Tim Williamson
• Harry Lloyd as Henry Gibson
• Ian Puleston-Davies as Peter Cullen
• Robert Whitelock as Guy Roberts
• Laura Carmichael as Maddy Stevenson

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas that really get under your skin, Marcella is worth a watch. It follows a woman who’s just been blindsided by her husband leaving her, and she throws herself back into her tough job on the Met’s Murder Squad to keep herself together. You’ll find it gripping because it’s not just about the crimes but also about how Marcella struggles with her broken family and the past she left behind to raise her kids. Anna Friel leads the cast with a raw, emotional performance that makes you feel every bit of Marcella’s pain and determination. With three seasons and 24 episodes, it’s a solid binge if you like shows that mix intense police work with personal drama. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys character-driven stories with a dark, suspenseful edge.