The Interceptor

152015•1h 0m•5.8/10

CrimeDrama

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5.8/10(20)

A gripping eight-part series about a state-of-the-art law enforcement team whose unswerving mission is to hunt down some of Britain’s most dangerous criminals. The Interceptor delves into the adventures of a dedicated surveillance team known as the UNIT. Keeping their quarries under ultra-tight surveillance, they take us into the real world inhabited by the criminals of today. And it’s easy to recognize because it’s the same world the rest of us inhabit.

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Production

BBC Worldwide, BBC Drama Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 10, 2015

Last Aired

July 29, 2015

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Tony Saint

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2015-06-10

A botched operation leads Customs Officer Marcus 'Ash' Ashton to join a new undercover law enforcement team known as UNIT (Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team), which utilises various high-tech methods to catch high-level criminals. Ash's street smarts soon prove vital in tackling a major drug ring.

Episode 2

Air date: 2015-06-17

Tommy is finding the transition to UNIT difficult. The team follows every move made by drug dealer Xavier, hoping he will lead them to someone bigger. But when he meets with a rival dealer, things go south.

Episode 3

Air date: 2015-06-24

UNIT use phone taps to track a large sum of money in hopes that it will lead them to 'Mr Big'. But they also lead the team to a family Ash is determined to protect — despite their illegal activities.

Episode 4

Air date: 2015-07-01

Roach is feeling the pressure and turns to a new supplier known as The Viking. However, UNIT are already monitoring the terrifying and ruthless Viking. An old friend of Ash's puts her life in danger trying to assist him.

Episode 5

Air date: 2015-07-08

UNIT uncovers a link between the gang they have under surveillance and a batch of toxic pills. Phone taps lead Tommy to Paulo, a pizza delivery man being used to courier the dodgy pills for dealer Scooter.

Episode 6

Air date: 2015-07-15

Roach turns to Yorkie, a violent armed robber, to try and solve his cash flow problems. UNIT are disturbed by the info they have on Yorkie but he could prove useful in penetrating the gang and keeping the police off their backs.

Episode 7

Air date: 2015-07-22

Problems at home and at work take their toll on Ash, but he's convinced that 'Mr Big' is up to something. A new player on the scene may lead to a breakthrough while Kim realises her ex-boyfriend has betrayed her.

Episode 8

Air date: 2015-07-29

With Roach feeling pressure from inside and outside of his organisation, he becomes convinced that there's a traitor at work. As he attempts to find them, he unleashes an unpleasant surprise for UNIT, leading to a showdown.