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Trial & Retribution (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Series · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1997, Trial & Retribution is a crime and drama series.

What it’s about. Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes and the trials that come about as a result.

Who’s in it. Trial & Retribution stars David Hayman as Michael Walker, Victoria Smurfit as Roisin Connor, Gemma Jones as Dr Jean Mullins and Dorian Lough as David Satchell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Trial & Retribution 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 and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trial & Retribution page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trial & Retribution tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Trial & Retribution (1997)?
In US, Trial & Retribution is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Trial & Retribution worth watching?
Trial & Retribution holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Trial & Retribution?
Trial & Retribution stars David Hayman, Victoria Smurfit, Gemma Jones, Dorian Lough and Kate Buffery.
When was Trial & Retribution released?
Trial & Retribution was released in 1997.