Deadline release date: Cast, trailer and latest news
The thriller follows a widow accused of murder – and the investigative journalist following her trial and becoming increasingly drawn to her.
New psychological thriller Deadline has kicked off on Channel 5 and captured the attention of fans.
The drama series revolves around an "elusive" widow, Natalie Varga (Peaky Blinders star Charlie Murphy), who is accused of murdering her late husband and branded the "Killer Socialite" in the press, threatening to completely upend her life.
The "neo-noir" series stars Agent Carter actor James D’Arcy in the role of James Alden, an investigative journalist who’s enlisted by Natalie in the hope that he’ll be able to clear her name.
Talking about the drama, Murphy recently told RadioTimes.com: "Everything is trial by media these days. It's definitely a commentary on that."
He continued: "Whether she's guilty or innocent, people have made up their minds before she even hits the courtroom, and that has happened time and time again [in the real world]."
Read on for everything you need to know about Channel 5's Deadline.
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Deadline release date
The Channel 5 drama premiered on Tuesday 5th April at 9pm.
It will air across four consecutive nights.
Who will star in Deadline on Channel 5?
Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders, Happy Valley) and James D’Arcy lead the cast as Charlie Murphy and James Aiden, respectively.
In addition, Indra Ové (Unforgotten) plays Barbara, a former flame of James’ and his boss at Patchwork Pictures.
Meanwhile, Brian Caspe (Jojo Rabbit) and Anamaria Marinca (Tin Star, Temple) round out the ensemble cast.
Mike Benson,, Executive Producer for Clapperboard TV, said: “We are really excited to be producing something with a nod to the neo-noirs of the '80s and early '90s.
"With James, Charlie and Indra leading a fantastic cast - and some brilliant scripts packed with doubles crosses and duplicity – we are hoping we can do justice to the genre that has inspired us.”
Deadline trailer
There is indeed a trailer for Deadline – watch the tense first look below:
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