The powerful, critically acclaimed drama returns with Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott (Martin Compston, The Great Train Robbery) and Detective Constable Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure, Broadchurch) back on the trail of corrupt police officers. After a criminal is shot dead during a police raid, the AC-12 team begins examining the conduct of Sergeant Danny Waldron (Daniel Mays, The Great Fire), leader of an elite unit. But Waldron's loyal team obstructs the investigation, and the truth about the shooting proves more complicated than Arnott and Fleming could ever have imagined.
Hailed as "explosive" (Mirror, UK) and "thrilling entertainment" (The Times, UK), Series 3 delivers "unbeatable, utterly unpredictable viewing" (The Telegraph, UK). Adrian Dunbar (Ashes to Ashes) and Polly Walker (Rome, Prisoners' Wives) also star, with Keeley Hawes (MI-5, Ashes to Ashes) reprising her role as enigmatic DI Lindsay Denton. 6 episodes, 6½ hours, 3 DVDs, SDH.
Episodes
Episode 1
When a criminal is shot dead by a police armed response unit, AC-12 gather evidence that suggest it was a deliberate killing rather than self-defense.
Episode 2
The armed response unit comes under additional scrutiny and a team member makes a shocking discovery, with his own past catching up with him.
Episode 3
Varying stories do not convince the team of someone's guilt.
Episode 4
Fresh testimony launches AC-12 back on the trail of a corrupt officer with links to organized crime.
Episode 5
AC-12's loyalties are divided.
Episode 6
One of their own is arrested for murder but continues to protest his innocence. An undercover operation unveils unexpected facts and may hold the key to their team member's innocence.
- Behind-the-scenes featurette
- Photo gallery
Details
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 401 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 3
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio Format: 5.1 Dolby Digital Stereo
Rating: NR. Contains coarse language, graphic violence, sexual content, nudity, and disturbing images.
Cast
Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Daniel Mays, Adrian Dunbar, Polly Walker, Keeley Hawes
Press
"Visceral crime thriller" --Daily Express (UK)
"Stomach-clenchingly tense" --The Guardian (UK)
"Explosive" -- Mirror (UK)
"Thrilling entertainment" -- The Times (UK)
"Unbeatable, utterly unpredictable viewing" -- The Telegraph (UK)
Awards
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series (2015)
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Leading Actress (Keeley Hawes, 2015)
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Vicky McClure, 2015)
BAFTA Scotland Award Nomination for Best Actor -- Television (Mark Bonnar, 2014)
BAFTA TV Craft Award Nomination for Writer -- Drama (2015)
Broadcast Award Nomination for Best Drama Series or Serial (2015)
Broadcast Award Nomination for Best Drama Series or Serial (2013)
Broadcasting Press Guild Award Nomination for Best Drama Series or Serial (2015)
Broadcasting Press Guild Award Nomination for Best Drama Writer (2015)
Broadcasting Press Guild Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (2013)
Crime Thriller Awards, Dagger Award Winner for Best Leading Actress (Keeley Hawes, 2014)
Crime Thriller Awards, Dagger Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Vicky McClure, 2014)
Crime Thriller Awards, Dagger Award Nomination for Best TV Drama, Serial or Season (2014)
Crime Thriller Awards, Dagger Award Nomination for Best TV Drama, Serial or Season (2012)
Freesat Free TV Award Winner for Best TV Drama (Series 2, 2014)
Royal Television Society Award Winner for Best Drama Series (2015)
Royal Television Society, Craft & Design Award Winner for Best Tape & Film Editing: Drama (2014)
Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Actor -- Male (Lennie James, 20130
Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Writer -- Drama (2013)
Royal Television Society Award Nomination for Best Drama Series (2013)
Writer's Guild of Great Britain Award Nomination for TV Drama -- Long Form (2014)
