Prey

Three-part crime thriller. When detective Marcus Farrow looks into a seemingly forgotten case, he has no idea of the chaos and heartache that will soon follow. He is found at the scene of a murder, and with all the evidence pointing towards him, he is arrested and charged.

Prey (2014-2015) is a British crime thriller series created by Chris Lunt for ITV1. Across two seasons of three one-hour episodes each, it follows detective Marcus Farrow (John Simm), who reopens a seemingly forgotten case and suddenly finds himself at a murder scene with every piece of evidence pointing toward him. Arrested and charged, he must stay one step ahead of the officers hunting him while trying to prove his innocence. Detective Chief Inspector Warner (Adrian Edmondson) and detective sergeant Susan Reinhart (Rosie Cavaliero) lead the official pursuit, while David Murdoch (Philip Glenister) and Jules Hope (MyAnna Buring) become entangled in the increasingly dangerous chase. The engine is paranoia and heartache: every hiding place is a risk, every ally may be a betrayal, and the past he tried to leave alone keeps pulling him back. The tone is tense, bleak and propulsive, with a grounded contemporary British look. Shape-wise, it is a short serialized thriller with a strong central mystery rather than case-of-the-week episodes. Fans of Line of Duty, The Fugitive and Broadchurch will find resonance in its moral unease and relentless momentum.

Audiences rated the series positively, with the first season scoring higher than the second.

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Created by

Chris Lunt

Release Date

2014-04-28

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (53)

What is Prey about?

A framed detective goes on the run while trying to clear himself of a murder he is charged with, unravelling a forgotten case along the way.

What is Prey like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Prey as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Prey violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Prey as moderate.

What did critics think of Prey?

Audiences rated the series positively, with the first season scoring higher than the second.

Which shows are like Prey?

Shows with a similar feel include Line of Duty, The Fugitive, and Broadchurch.

How long is Prey?

Prey: 2 seasons, 6 episodes.

Is Prey still running?

No, Prey has ended.

Where can I watch Prey?

In United States, Prey streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus.