The Game

The Game

2025 · 2 seasons · 8 eps · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Crime

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While haunted by memories of a failed arrest that allowed the Ripton Stalker to remain free, retired detective Inspector Huw Miller becomes suspicious of his enigmatic new neighbour Patrick Harbottle.

Created by Tom Grieves

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