Payback 2023
What is Payback?
Payback is a British crime‑thriller series that began airing on ITV1 on 4 October 2023. The six‑part programme follows Lexie Noble, who enjoys a comfortable life on the outskirts of Edinburgh until her husband is murdered.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- First aired
- Oct 4, 2023
- Last aired
- Nov 8, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Payback is a British crime‑thriller series that began airing on ITV1 on 4 October 2023. The six‑part programme follows Lexie Noble, who enjoys a comfortable life on the outskirts of Edinburgh until her husband is murdered. In the aftermath she discovers that he had been laundering money for the notorious crime boss Cal Morris. As a partner in her late husband’s accountancy firm, Lexie finds herself pursued
Should you watch it?
“An accountant discovers her murdered husband laundered money for a notorious crime boss.”
- compelling premise involving a deadly criminal underworld
- high-stakes pressure from both police and criminals
- features dark and potentially distressing themes of murder
Watch it if you enjoy tense British crime thrillers involving high-stakes financial secrets and criminal conspiracies.
The series contains mature themes including murder and crime-related violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Oct 4, 2023
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 11, 2023
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 18, 2023
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 25, 2023
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 1, 2023
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 8, 2023
Frequently asked questions
When was Payback released?
The series was broadcast weekly on ITV1 starting from 4 October 2023.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Lexie Noble, who lives on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
What happens to Lexie's husband?
Lexie's husband is murdered, leading her to discover he was laundering money.
Who is Cal Morris?
Cal Morris is a notorious crime boss for whom Lexie's late husband laundered money.
How many parts does the series have?
The British television series is a six-part crime thriller.