---
title: "Innocent"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/innocent-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 79013
imdb_id: "tt5963958"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 8
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Innocent (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/innocent-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Innocent is a British anthology television series first broadcast on ITV in May 2018 across four consecutive nights. Created by Matthew Arlidge and Chris Lang, the series falls under the genres of crime, mystery, and drama.

The narrative centers on David Collins, who, after spending seven years in prison, has his conviction overturned and is acquitted of murdering his wife. As he attempts to rebuild his shattered life, the police conduct a search for the true culprit.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An acquitted man fights to rebuild his life while police hunt the real murderer."

### Why Watch
- It follows a gripping premise about a man acquitted after spending seven years in prison.
- The story features police actively searching for the true culprit behind the murder.
- It is a British anthology television series created by Matthew Arlidge and Chris Lang.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise deals with the heavy subject matter of a murder and a wrongful conviction.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a crime, mystery, and drama television series.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #british-crime-drama, #wrongfully-accused, #murder-mystery, #police-investigation, #anthology-series

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX, STV Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Sundance Now Apple TV channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (4 Episodes)
Innocent is a British anthology television series created by Matthew Arlidge and Chris Lang, and produced by TXTV productions. The series follows the wrongfully accused as they work to rebuild their lives following overturned convictions, alongside twisty police investigations to find the true culprits. The first season of the show centers on David Collins, who spends seven years in prison after being convicted of the murder of his wife. Following his acquittal, David must fight to rebuild his shattered life. Simultaneously, the police undertake a search for the real murderer. The anthology series first premiered on ITV, broadcasting for four consecutive nights between 14 and 17 May 2018. Across its platform availability, including streaming on Netflix and tracking on databases like The Movie Database and IMDb, the crime, mystery, and drama series explores the profound difficulties faced by individuals who have been wrongfully accused.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S1)**:
- David Collins served seven years in prison following a conviction for the murder of his wife.
- David Collins has been acquitted and has had his conviction overturned.
- Police are actively searching for the real murderer while David attempts to rebuild his shattered life.
- The series is an anthology exploring the lives of the wrongfully accused.

### Series 2 (4 Episodes)
Season two of the television series focuses upon the scandal that rocked the small Cumbrian town of Keswick in 2015 involving school teacher Sally Wright. Sally was alleged to be having an affair with her sixteen-year-old pupil, Matty Taylor. When Matty is found dead, having been brutally stabbed with a broken cider bottle, suspicion immediately falls upon Sally. This suspicion is heightened because Sally had admitted to taking a special interest in the boy. As the crime investigation unfolds, the narrative explores the fallout of these serious allegations within the small community and the intense scrutiny placed on the school teacher as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of the young pupil.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Innocent is a British anthology television series produced by TXTV productions and first broadcast on ITV.
- The series centers on the overarching theme of people who were wrongly accused of murder attempting to rebuild their lives while police hunt for the true culprit.
- The television series is created by Matthew Arlidge and Chris Lang.
- Cast members associated with the series include Lee Ingleby, Katherine Kelly, Daniel Ryan, and Adrian Rawlins.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 8
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 4 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Matthew Arlidge, Chris Lang
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lee Ingleby** as *David Collins*
- **Daniel Ryan** as *Phil Collins*
- **Adrian Rawlins** as *Rob Moffatt*
- **Hermione Norris** as *Alice Moffatt*
- **Angel Coulby** as *DI Cathy Hudson*
- **Fionn O'Shea** as *Jack*
- **Samuel Edward-Cook** as *DC Steve Beckton*
- **Ellie Rawnsley** as *Anna Stamp*
- **Nigel Lindsay** as *DI William Beech*
- **Eloise Webb** as *Rosie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Innocent?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy British crime and mystery dramas about wrongful convictions.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The series was originally broadcast on ITV for four consecutive nights in May 2018.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
The series originally aired over four consecutive nights on ITV.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Innocent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/79013)
- [Innocent (TV Series 2018–2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5963958/)
- [Innocent (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innocent_(TV_series))
- [Emmy Nominations 2025: Severance, Penguin, The Studio, White Lotus Lead](https://variety.com/)
- [Innocent (TV Series 2018) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/79013-innocent/cast)
- [FBI - Series - TV Tango](https://www.tvtango.com/series/fbi_2018)

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