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Innocent

Innocent

20187.12 Seasons8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After seven years in prison, David Collins is acquitted of the murder of his wife. Now, he must fight to rebuild his shattered life while police search for the real murderer.

Created by Chris Lang
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

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Ellie Rawnsley

Anna Stamp

Katherine Kelly

Katherine Kelly

Sally Wright

Jamie Bamber

Jamie Bamber

Sam Wright

Andrew Tiernan

Andrew Tiernan

John Taylor

Lucy Black

Lucy Black

Maria Taylor

Shaun Dooley

Shaun Dooley

DCI Mike Braithwaite

Amy-Leigh Hickman

Amy-Leigh Hickman

Bethany Moss

Nadia Albina

Nadia Albina

Jenny

Priyanga Burford

Priyanga Burford

Karen Moss

Laura Rollins

Laura Rollins

DS Susie Jones

Themes & Keywords

murderex-conwrongful convictiondeath of wife

About Innocent

Innocent is a crime, mystery, drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of murder, ex-con, wrongful conviction, death of wife. Created by Chris Lang, it stars Ellie Rawnsley, Katherine Kelly, Jamie Bamber. After seven years in prison, David Collins is acquitted of the murder of his wife. Now, he must fight to rebuild his shattered life while police search for the real murderer.

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