Marcella 2016
“Detective. Witness. Suspect.”
What is Marcella?
Marcella returns to the Met's Murder Squad after a significant personal change in her life. This decision is prompted by a recent event that has left her heartbroken.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 4, 2016
- Last aired
- Mar 2, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Marcella returns to the Met's Murder Squad after a significant personal change in her life. This decision is prompted by a recent event that has left her heartbroken. Marcella had previously given up her career with the police to focus on her family. She is now isolated from her children, a daughter and a son, who are of different ages. The younger child is 10 years old, and the older child is 13 years old. Marcella throws herself into her work as a way to cope with her personal situation.
Should you watch it?
“A detective returns to the murder squad after her husband abruptly ends their marriage.”
- compelling lead performance
- focused investigative plot
- heavy emotional themes
- fast-paced narrative shifts
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven crime dramas centered on personal and professional upheaval.
The series features intense emotional distress and themes related to police investigations.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 4, 2016
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 11, 2016
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 18, 2016
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 25, 2016
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 2, 2016
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 9, 2016
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc May 16, 2016
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc May 17, 2016
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 19, 2018
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 26, 2018
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 5, 2018
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 12, 2018
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 19, 2018
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 26, 2018
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Apr 2, 2018
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Apr 9, 2018
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 26, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 26, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 2, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 9, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 16, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 23, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Mar 2, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Mar 2, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Marcella?
The series follows a woman who returns to the Metropolitan Police Murder Squad after her husband leaves her.
Why does Marcella return to work?
She returns to the police force to cope with the sudden collapse of her marriage and family life.
How long had Marcella been away from the police?
She had been away from her career for ten years to focus on her family.
Does Marcella have children?
Yes, she has a 13-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son.
What is the tone of the show?
The show focuses on the intense emotional and professional challenges faced by the protagonist.
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