Niamh Algar
Lizzie James
Series
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Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Miniseries
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1. Episode 1Now viewing2021-08-1347m8.5After 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.
2. Episode 22021-08-1347m7.0The 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.
3. Episode 32021-08-1347m7.0Covert 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.
4. Episode 42021-08-1347m7.0While Colin Stagg is on remand in prison, another horrific murder occurs with some clear similarities. Is Stagg in fact an entirely innocent man?
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Sion Daniel Young
Colin Stagg
Harry Treadaway
Keith Pedder
Eddie Marsan
Paul Britton
Rochenda Sandall
Lucy
Nathaniel Martello-White
Baz
No photo Charlie Carter
DC Martin Long
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deceit available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Deceit have?
Deceit has 1 season and 4 episodes.
When did Deceit first air?
Deceit first aired in 2021.
Is Deceit still running?
Deceit's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Deceit?
Deceit is classified as Drama, Crime.