8.176 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestPrincipal Protection Officer David Budd has made a major breakthrough in the investigation into the attack on the home secretary, but his enquiries have put him in mortal danger. With the clock ticking and no-one left who believes him, David attempts to prove his innocence. But the evidence against him begins to stack up.
A troubled war veteran is assigned to protect a controversial politician who may be the target of a terror plot.
Acting
Madden's trembling hands tell entire backstories. Hawes is deliciously ruthless.
Writing
Jed Mercurio twists expectations like a knife. Episode 4's train sequence is masterclass.
Editing
Real-time tension that makes 24 look quaint. The opening sequence never lets go.
Creator
Jed Mercurio
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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