Deceit

N-142021•47m•6.2/10

DramaCrime

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6.2/10(47)

The true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London. Examining the complicated and toxic sexual politics of the early ‘90s and the police’s obsession with the wrong man, Deceit enters a dysfunctional world, where a female undercover officer, codename ‘Lizzie James’, is asked to become sexual bait for a suspected killer.

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Production

Story Films, All3Media, Channel 4 Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 13, 2021

Last Aired

August 13, 2021

Networks

Channel 4

Created By

Emilia di Girolamo

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2021-08-13

After the murder of a young mother in London, there's a climate of fear, and catching her killer becomes a national obsession. So police devise a controversial honeytrap fronted by a female officer.

Episode 2

Air date: 2021-08-13

The undercover operation gains momentum as prime suspect Colin Stagg starts to fall for covert officer 'Lizzie James'. But when the honeytrap is compromised, Detective Inspector Pedder must act fast.

Episode 3

Air date: 2021-08-13

Covert officer 'Lizzie' meets suspect Colin Stagg face-to-face and attempts to earn his trust. But as the weeks pass, the pressure she's under starts to take its toll.