Grace 2021
“Bright lights, dark secrets.”
What is Grace?
Grace is a British television crime drama series set in Brighton and Hove, England. Created by Russell Lewis, the show follows the professional and personal life of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, a hard-working police officer who has dedicated his life to his career.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 14, 2021
- Last aired
- Apr 19, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Grace is a British television crime drama series set in Brighton and Hove, England. Created by Russell Lewis, the show follows the professional and personal life of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, a hard-working police officer who has dedicated his life to his career. The title role is played by actor John Simm, with a supporting cast that includes Richie Campbell, Laura Elphinstone, and Brad Morrison. The narrative centers on a detective whose career is currently at rock bottom. He remains fixated on the disappearance of his wife, Sandy, which occurred some years previously. Because of this preoccupation, he spends his time investigating long-forgotten cold cases that have little prospect of success. Following a reprimand for his unorthodox police methods, the detective walks a career tightrope and faces the risk of being removed from the job he loves. As he navigates these professional challenges, he continues to work to solve a variety of criminal cases within the Brighton area.
Should you watch it?
“A dedicated detective risks his career while struggling to solve cold cases and his wife's disappearance.”
- compelling lead character
- atmospheric setting
- features unorthodox police methods
- slow-paced investigations
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven police procedurals set in Brighton.
The series contains depictions of police investigations and professional conflict.
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Episode guide
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 Looking Good Dead Apr 24, 2022
- E2 Not Dead Enough May 1, 2022
- E3 Dead Man’s Footsteps May 8, 2022
- E4 Dead Tomorrow May 22, 2022
Season 3 · 3 episodes
- E1 Dead Like You Mar 19, 2023
- E2 Dead Man's Grip Mar 26, 2023
- E3 Not Dead Yet Apr 2, 2023
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 Dead Man's Time Jul 2, 2024
- E2 Want You Dead Jul 9, 2024
- E3 You Are Dead Jul 16, 2024
- E4 Love You Dead Jul 23, 2024
Season 5 · 4 episodes
- E1 Dead If You Don't Apr 6, 2025
- E2 Dead at First Sight Apr 13, 2025
- E3 Need You Dead Apr 20, 2025
- E4 Find Them Dead Apr 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lead character?
The series follows Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in Brighton.
What is the protagonist's professional status?
Grace is a hard-working officer whose career is currently at rock bottom.
What personal mystery is Grace investigating?
He is fixated on the disappearance of his wife, Sandy.
Why is Grace in trouble at work?
He has received reprimands for his use of unorthodox police methods.