Life of Crime

Life of Crime

One murder, three decades.

TV-MA Limited Series 2013 · 3 eps · ★ 6.4 · Crime, Drama

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Set against the backdrop of iconic moments in British history, Hayley Atwell stars as an impulsive rookie cop who becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer of a teenage girl.

Created by Declan Croghan, Oliver Frampton

Network: ITV1

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