Innocent: Series 1
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 th
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- 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.
Season overview
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.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
May 14, 2018 · 46 min
After seven years in prison for the murder of his wife, David Collins is released due to a technicality. The police now need to reopen the case in search for the murderer.
Episode 2
May 15, 2018 · 46 min
As DI Hudson's new investigation unearths serious flaws in the original murder investigation, those who were closest to Tara are forced to explain away credible motives for wanting
Episode 3
May 16, 2018 · 46 min
Alice and Rob's relationship continues to disintegrate as evidence under questioning incriminates them further, and the children grow closer to David. Meanwhile, Tom's attempts to
Episode 4
May 17, 2018 · 46 min
David is the subject of a sensational tabloid story, and struggles to explain things to his children. Tom is confronted by his ex-wife, who demands his help. Last in the series.