Four detectives across four timelines unravel a single murder, their investigations shaping Britain's very future.
Suspenseful and cerebral. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
No surprises for a TV-MA: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
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One victim, found dead on a London street. Four detectives, in four different time periods, must solve the mystery to protect Britain's future.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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