---
title: "Patience"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/patience-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 279603
imdb_id: "tt31495377"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 14
runtime_minutes: 47
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 62
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Patience (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/patience-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An autistic woman with a gift for puzzles joins a detective to solve complex crimes."

### Why Watch
- Unique autistic perspective on crime-solving
- Strong mentor-student partnership
- Complex puzzle-based cases

### Caveats & Content Note
- May move slowly for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for most audiences, focuses on respectful autism representation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slow-burn, thoughtful, methodical, human, intriguing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ | PBS, WETA+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | Channel 4 | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | ABC iview | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (6 Episodes)
Patience is a television series that premiered in 2025. The show is set in the city of York and follows the character of Patience Evans, who works in the Criminal Records Office of the Yorkshire Police. Patience is a brilliant self-taught criminologist with keen crime scene instincts. Her talent is spotted by Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, which opens up new opportunities for her. The series is an adaptation of the French series Astrid. Patience is a woman in her early 20s with autism. The show explores her work in the criminal record section at the York police department.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 14
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (29%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (71%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Matt Baker
- **Networks / Studios**: Channel 4

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ella Maisy Purvis** as *Patience Evans*
- **Nathan Welsh** as *DS Jake Hunter*
- **Mark Benton** as *DCI Calvin Baxter*
- **Ali Ariaie** as *DC Will Akbari*
- **Liza Sadovy** as *Dr. Loretta Parsons*
- **Tom Lewis** as *Elliot Scott*
- **Connor Curren** as *Billy Thompson*
- **Jessica Hynes** as *DI Frankie Monroe*
- **Darren Bransford** as *Dev*
- **Adrian Rawlins** as *Douglas Gilmour*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this show based on a book?
No, this is an original television series.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series takes place in the city of York.

### Q: What kind of cases do they solve?
They tackle challenging criminal cases that require unique investigative approaches.

### Q: Who mentors Patience?
Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf takes Patience under her wing.

### Q: What makes Patience good at solving crimes?
Her autistic perspective and special interest in puzzles help her connect clues others miss.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Patience (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31495377)
- [Patience (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patience_(TV_series))
- [Patience | PBS](https://www.pbs.org/show/patience/)
- [Patience - PBS Series - Where To Watch - TV Insider](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/patience/)
- ['Patience' Season 2: Who Replaced Metcalf? Cast, Trailer & Episode ...](https://www.justjared.com/2026/05/20/patience-season-2-who-replaced-metcalf-cast-trailer-episode-guide-revealed/)
- [Cast of Patience (Season 1-2) | Full List of Actors and Their Roles](https://castrumors.com/cast-of-patience-2025-series/)

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