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Ellis

2024 · 2 seasons

A steady, familiar detective procedural that coasts on routine casework and an easygoing lead presence rather than surprises.

Created by
Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, Paul Logue
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Starring
Sharon D. Clarke, Andrew Gower, Alison Harding
Overview
DCI Ellis, a tenacious cop, is parachuted into failing investigations alongside her partner DS Harper. Each case will bring her to a different police station where she'll have to not only immerse herself in the case, but also win over the local police.

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  • Sky Go
  • Acorn TV
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Created by
Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, Paul Logue
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Starring
Sharon D. Clarke, Andrew Gower, Alison Harding
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • justice
    • work
    • loyalty
    Places
    • workplace
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • procedural
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    mystery, crime
    Created by
    Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, Paul Logue
    Written by
    Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, Maria Ward, Paul Logue, Jessica Ruston
    Starring
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    Cinematography
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    Length
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    Network
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    Country
    United Kingdom, United States of America
    Languages
    English

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