Patience 2025
“New detective, new perspective”
What is Patience?
Patience is a British-Belgian detective drama television series that premiered on January 8, 2025, in the United Kingdom. The show is set in York, England, and follows the life of Patience Evans, an autistic woman who works in the Criminal Records Office.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2025
- Last aired
- Jan 29, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
Where to watch
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Estimate the schedule using 14 episodes and an average 47-minute runtime.
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Overview
Patience is a British-Belgian detective drama television series that premiered on January 8, 2025, in the United Kingdom. The show is set in York, England, and follows the life of Patience Evans, an autistic woman who works in the Criminal Records Office. Patience possesses a unique perspective and a talent for criminology, which allows her to identify clues and solve puzzles that others overlook. Her abilities are recognized by Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, who takes her under her wing to assist the police in tackling challenging cases. Adapted from the French series Astrid, the show explores the tension between the protagonist's undeniable investigative talent and her personal insecurities. The first season consists of six episodes, and a second season, featuring eight episodes, was scheduled for release in May 2026. The series features Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience Evans, with Laura Fraser and Jessica Hynes appearing as police detective inspectors in the first and second seasons, respectively. The show is distributed worldwide by Beta Film.
Should you watch it?
“An autistic woman with a gift for puzzles joins a detective to solve complex crimes.”
- Unique autistic perspective on crime-solving
- Strong mentor-student partnership
- Complex puzzle-based cases
- May move slowly for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven mysteries with fresh perspectives.
Suitable for most audiences, focuses on respectful autism representation.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Paper Mountain Girl (1) Jan 8, 2025
- E2 Paper Mountain Girl (2) Jan 9, 2025
- E3 The Missing Link Jan 15, 2025
- E4 The Locked Room Jan 16, 2025
- E5 My Brother's Keeper Jan 22, 2025
- E6 Pandora's Box Jan 23, 2025
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Vampire Jan 7, 2026
- E2 Murder in the Minster Jan 8, 2026
- E3 The Magpie Jan 14, 2026
- E4 The Timetable Jan 15, 2026
- E5 The Runes Jan 21, 2026
- E6 Paco's Revenge Jan 22, 2026
- E7 A Monk's Tale Jan 28, 2026
- E8 Hostage Jan 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on a book?
No, this is an original television series.
Where is the show set?
The series takes place in the city of York.
What kind of cases do they solve?
They tackle challenging criminal cases that require unique investigative approaches.
Who mentors Patience?
Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf takes Patience under her wing.
What makes Patience good at solving crimes?
Her autistic perspective and special interest in puzzles help her connect clues others miss.