Premieres Fridays, April 21 - May 12, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturdays, April 29 - May 20 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 (not available on the PBS App)
THE VICTIM is a thrilling four-part drama told through the eyes of the plaintiff and the accused. Set within Scotland's unique legal system, the drama asks: in any gruesome crime, who really is the victim? Kelly MacDonald (BOARDWALK EMPIRE, "Trainspotting," "No Country For Old Men") plays Anna Dean, whose son was murdered 15 years ago. She is accused of leaking his killer's new identity online and conspiring to have him murdered.
The stellar cast includes John Hannah ("Four Weddings and a Funeral," Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) and James Harkness ("Darkest Hour," THE ENGLISH GAME).
Hard-working family man Craig Myers (James Harkness) is viciously attacked after being identified online as a notorious child murderer. Is he a victim of mistaken identity? Has the anger of a grieving mother turned her into a criminal?
THE VICTIM follows the trial in Edinburgh's High Court, as well as the events leading up to the legal proceedings and the criminal investigation led by D.I. Steven Grover (John Hannah), who has his own motivations to crack the case. New potential suspects will be revealed and long-buried secrets unearthed as the story builds to a final, devastating climax.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: Premieres Friday, April 21 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, April 29 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - A grieving mother confronts the man accused online of being her son's killer.
Episode 2: Premieres Friday, April 28 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 6 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Craig takes the stand as Anna tries to prove that he is Eddie J Turner.
Episode 3: Premieres Friday, May 5 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 13 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Anna takes the stand as more clues about the identity of her son's killer come to light.
Episode 4: Premieres Friday, May 12 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 20 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - The jury reaches a verdict, and Anna and Craig have to face each other — and the truth.
This series can be purchased on BritBox, Amazon Video and Apple TV
Credits:
The series is created, written and executive produced by is Rob Williams (THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, KILLING EVE, DCI BANKS). Distributed by American Public Television.
