Bodies: Limited Series
Bodies is a British science fiction mystery thriller television miniseries released in 2023. The narrative centers on a singular, mysterious event: a body found dead on a London street. This discovery serves as the catalyst for a complex investigation spanning four distinct time periods. The plot follows four separate detectives, each operating within their own era, who must investigate the same murder. As these inve
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a self-contained television miniseries based on the 2014–15 DC Vertigo graphic novel by Si Spencer.
- The central premise involves four detectives operating across four different time periods investigating the same murder.
- The narrative stakes involve solving a historical murder to prevent negative consequences for the future of Britain.
- The story is a genre-blending production that incorporates elements of crime, mystery, drama, and science fiction.
Season overview
Bodies is a British science fiction mystery thriller television miniseries released in 2023. The narrative centers on a singular, mysterious event: a body found dead on a London street. This discovery serves as the catalyst for a complex investigation spanning four distinct time periods. The plot follows four separate detectives, each operating within their own era, who must investigate the same murder. As these investigators navigate their respective timelines, they become linked by the victim and the implications of the crime. The overarching narrative arc suggests that the murder is not an isolated incident but an event that has altered the course of history. Consequently, the detectives are tasked with solving this case to save the future of Britain. Created for Netflix by Paul Tomalin and directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner and Haolu Wang, the series is based on the 2014–15 DC Vertigo graphic novel of the same name, written by Si Spencer and illustrated by Dean Ormston, Tula Lotay, Phil Winslade, and Meghan Hetrick. The production features a cast including Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Amaka Okafor, and Kyle Soller, blending elements of crime, mystery, drama, and science fiction.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
'You're Dead Already'
Oct 19, 2023 · 55 min
In 2023, Detective Hasan discovers a dead body in Longharvest Lane, Whitechapel — while in 1941 and 1890, two other detectives find the same corpse.
'Do You Know Who I Am?'
Oct 19, 2023 · 55 min
Hasan follows new leads in the present. As Hillinghead reluctantly closes his case, Whiteman goes to desperate lengths to hide involvement in his own.
'All In Good Time'
Oct 19, 2023 · 57 min
Connections between the cases start to come into focus. Whiteman encounters an unexpected complication; Hillinghead attends a séance.
'Right Up the Wazoo'
Oct 19, 2023 · 56 min
Hasan discovers she isn't the only detective investigating a murder on Longharvest Lane. In the past and future alike, relationships start to deepen.
'We Are One Another's Ghosts'
Oct 19, 2023 · 57 min
The past, present and future collide as a set of fingerprints from 1890 are found in 2023. Maplewood uncovers the Commander's true identity.
'The World Is Yours'
Oct 19, 2023 · 55 min
On the day of the explosion, Hasan does everything in her power to help Elias make a life-altering choice. The others wrestle with their consciences.
'Catch Me If You Can'
Oct 19, 2023 · 59 min
Elias finally knows what it means to be loved. He creates the family he's always wanted — but Hillinghead has to suffer for it.
'Know You Are Loved'
Oct 19, 2023 · 61 min
Across decades, the detectives work together to stop Elias from reshaping history. Will words be enough to break the loop and save thousands of lives?