Deceit (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, Deceit is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Deceit stars Niamh Algar as Lizzie James, Sion Daniel Young as Colin Stagg, Harry Treadaway as Keith Pedder and Eddie Marsan as Paul Britton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Deceit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deceit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deceit tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deceit (2021)?
- In US, Deceit is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deceit worth watching?
- Deceit holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deceit?
- Deceit stars Niamh Algar, Sion Daniel Young, Harry Treadaway, Eddie Marsan and Rochenda Sandall.
- When was Deceit released?
- Deceit was released in 2021.