Talking to the Dead

A somber, introspective crime drama anchored by a fragile, haunted detective whose unusual mind makes the investigation feel deeply personal.

Created by

China Moo-Young

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Sophie Rundle, Russell Tovey, Michael Smiley

Overview

Rookie inspector Fiona Griffiths has a brilliant mind - and a secret history of mental illness called Cotard's Syndrome that has left her with a deep and peculiar empathy for the dead. A two-part crime drama for Sky Living which aired as part of the Drama Matters season. Based on the novel by Harry Bingham.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, death, isolation, crime

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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