Undercover

A slow-burning, tense drama where a family's hidden past threatens to unravel under public scrutiny, demanding close attention.

Created by

Peter Moffat

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Lester, Alistair Petrie

Overview

Undercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post and her life comes under intense public scrutiny, she learns that that her husband Nick has been lying to her for years. Twenty years ago Nick was a fearless and dedicated undercover officer, infiltrating organisations considered a danger to society because of their political beliefs. Nick built himself a fake past and now with his wife unsuspecting and his conscience killing him – his secret identity may compromise the new Director of Public Prosecutions.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Deception, identity, betrayal, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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