Considered one of these detectives is Ben Cooper, an affable native who’s performed by Downton Abbey and The Inheritance star Robert James-Collier. In the meantime, the opposite is Diane Fry, a guarded newcomer performed by Physician Who and Curfew star Mandip Gill.
The synopsis for the sequence says: “Thrown collectively to research a string of mysterious deaths they need to be taught to work collectively to get outcomes. As their private lives start to intertwine, a singular friendship begins to kind… nevertheless it will not at all times be straightforward.”
Every of the episodes is about to adapt one in every of Sales space’s novels, with this primary season taking over Black Canine, Dying to Sin, Blind To the Bones and Dancing with the Virgins.
The sequence was introduced alongside a raft of recent commissions for five, which additionally contains thrillers Missed Name and Quantity One Fan, psychological drama The Household Secret, and extra.
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The channel additionally introduced that it’s renewing widespread sequence The Hardacres and The Instructor for brand new seasons, and The Madame Blanc Mysteries for a Christmas particular.
Deputy chief content material officer and head of scripted for Paramount UK, Sebastian Cardwell, stated in a press release: “We’re extremely proud to unveil this new slate of scripted commissions, which showcases the breadth and ambition of 5’s storytelling.
“From model new thrillers and character-driven mysteries to the much-anticipated return of viewers favourites, we’re persevering with to construct a wealthy and distinctive drama providing.
“These titles replicate our dedication to delivering compelling, accessible British drama that resonates with viewers throughout the UK. We look ahead to asserting additional titles within the coming months.”
Cooper and Fry will air on 5.
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