The Responder

7.1

2022•58m

Production

Under pressure, fraying at the edges. In relentless night-time Liverpool, copper Chris is paired with a rookie. Will they save or destroy each other?

Trailers & Videos

The Responder | Trailer – BBC

Martin Freeman on The Responder | BFI & Radio Times Television Festival 2022 Q&A

Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2022

Police response officer Chris is struggling to keep a grip on his mental health.

1. Episode 1

7.0

Police response officer Chris is struggling to keep a grip on his mental health and marriage when he is offered a path to redemption in the form of a young heroin addict.

2. Episode 2

5.5

Chris must juggle rookie Rachel while tracking down Casey after Chris threatens his family. Casey puts her trust in a friend to hide her from Carl.

3. Episode 3

5.5

Chris plans to hand the drugs in, until Carl makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Rachel strikes a deal with Mullen, but Chris' behaviour makes her feel conflicted.

4. Episode 4

5.5

Chris reaches rock bottom. Rachel begins to suspect Mullen may not be all he appears, and Casey teams up with Marco to find a buyer.

5. Episode 5

6.5

Chris is forced to work for a major drug dealer to return the drugs stolen by Casey. When Rachel needs his help urgently, Chris must decide where his loyalties truly lie.