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A Confession

2019Show1 season6 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes93%88%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode 3" 8.1

Episodes

7.8

Story

You do not have to say anything.

The story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Procedural Ethics Dilemma
  • Character Study
  • British Police Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Investigative Tension
  • Biographical Narrative
  • Systemic Critique
  • Psychological Realism

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Andrew Williams
Written by
Jeff Pope
Produced by
Tom Dunbar
Music by
Niall Byrne

Everyone

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Facts

September 2, 2019 · October 7, 2019 · Ended

First aired
September 2, 2019
Last aired
October 7, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
18 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Confession?"

Questions about A Confession

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Confession?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, A Confession streams on Britbox and BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is A Confession worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is A Confession okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch A Confession?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching A Confession?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.