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I Fought the Law 2025

★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 19 votes DramaCrime 1 seasons · 4 eps Ended
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What is I Fought the Law?

The television series "I Fought the Law" is a true crime drama. It is based on a non-fiction book detailing a long campaign to overturn the British double jeopardy law.

Type
TV series
Year
2025
Status
Ended
Episodes
4
First aired
Aug 31, 2025
Last aired
Sep 8, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Drama, Crime
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★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 19 votes
Format
1 season · 4 episodes
Status
Ended
Network
ITV1
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The television series "I Fought the Law" is a true crime drama. It is based on a non-fiction book detailing a long campaign to overturn the British double jeopardy law. The series stars Sheridan Smith and is written by Jamie Crichton. The story revolves around Ann Ming, a woman whose daughter Julie goes missing, and the police investigation that follows. Ann is convinced that Julie would not leave her 5-year-old son Kevin behind, contradicting the police's theory that Julie may have fled to London to reunite with her estranged husband. The series is a four-part drama, but the exact number of episodes and the broadcast schedule are not specified in the provided sources.

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“A mother refuses to accept the police theory regarding her missing daughter's sudden disappearance.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling central mystery
  • strong emotional stakes
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  • distressing subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy true-crime dramas centered on persistent parental investigations.

The series deals with themes of missing persons and family tragedy.

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What is the series about?

The show follows Ann Ming as she investigates the disappearance of her daughter, Julie.

Why does Ann doubt the police?

Ann believes her daughter would not have abandoned her young son, Kevin.

What theory do the police propose?

The police suggest Julie left to reunite with her estranged husband in London.

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Ann Ming, a mother searching for her missing daughter.

Is this based on real events?

The provided material does not specify if the series is based on real events.

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