Collateral (TV series)

Collateral
Genre Drama
Thriller
Screenplay by David Hare
Directed by S. J. Clarkson
Starring
Music by Ruth Barrett
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 4 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) SJ Clarkson
George Faber
David Hare
Mark Pybus
Lucy Richer
Producer(s) Elizabeth Binns
Cinematography Balazs Bolygo
Editor(s) Jamie Trevill
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) The Forge
Distributor Netflix
Release
Original network BBC Two
Netflix
Picture format 16:9 (1080p)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 12 February (2018-02-12) – 5 March 2018 (2018-03-05)
External links
https://www.netflix.com/title/80185171 Website

Collateral is a four-part British television drama serial, written and created by David Hare, and directed by S. J. Clarkson.[1] It first broadcast on BBC Two on 12 February 2018.

The series, described by Hare as "a police procedural without any of that police attitudinising"[2], stars Carey Mulligan as Kip Glaspie, a detective inspector assigned to investigate the murder of a pizza delivery driver who is gunned down in a London suburb. The ensuing story explores a complex web of characters who are all somehow connected with the story. Nathaniel Martello-White stars as Glaspie's partner, detective sergeant Nathan Bilk. Jeany Spark, Nicola Walker, John Simm and Billie Piper are also credited as principal members of the cast.[3]

The series was announced in April 2017,[4] and was Hare's first original series for television, despite having written for the BBC since 1973. Piers Wenger, the BBC’s head of drama, described the series as “a contemporary and thought-provoking state-of-the-nation thriller that pushes the boundaries of what audiences expect.”

The series was co-produced by Netflix, and was released on the service internationally in March 2018.[5][6] A DVD release of the series via Dazzler Media is set for 26 March 2018.[7]

Cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers
(millions)
1"Episode 1"S. J. ClarksonDavid Hare12 February 2018 (2018-02-12)6.35
Abdullah Asif, an employee at Regal Pizza, is gunned down on the street in a southwest London suburb after delivering a pizza to Karen Mars, the ex-wife of the Shadow Minister for Transport David Mars, MP. DI Kip Glaspie, newly promoted, is assigned to investigate the case. Kip questions the motives of Regal Pizza's manager Laurie Stone, after discovering that Abdullah was never meant to deliver Karen's pizza, but was sent by Stone in place of Abdullah's colleague Mikey Gowens. The key witness to the shooting, Linh Xuan Huy, gives the police a false name and address, having outstayed her visa to remain in the UK.
2"Episode 2"S. J. ClarksonDavid Hare19 February 2018 (2018-02-19)5.47
Kip questions Abdullah's sisters Fatima and Mona in the hope they will shed some light on the case. However, MI5's interest in the pair sparks Kip's interest and suggests to her that there is more to Abdullah's shooting than initially meets the eye. Meanwhile, British Army Captain Sandrine Shaw comes under scrutiny from her senior officer, Major Tim Dyson.
3"Episode 3"S. J. ClarksonDavid Hare26 February 2018 (2018-02-26)5.25
After Laurie is found dead, Kip re-interviews Fatima and Mona. David comes under scrutiny after holding a press briefing where he describes Britain as "a nasty little country". His day goes from bad to worse after uncovering evidence of Karen's addiction to cannabis. Nathan tires of Kip's methods and goes behind her back in an attempt to make progress on the case.
4"Episode 4"S. J. ClarksonDavid Hare5 March 2018 (2018-03-05)4.91
Sandrine threatens Tim's wife in a desperate attempt to reveal his misdeeds. Jack berates Kip for offering Fatima and Mona leave to remain in the UK. Nathan continues to leak information to MI5 in an attempt to get back at Kip. After securing the arrest of an undercover MI5 agent, Kip uses her as a bargaining tool to crack the case wide open and finally pursue those responsible for Abdullah's murder.

Critical Reception

Hindustan Times called it "an addictive murder mystery",[8] while First Post said it "manages to ask important questions but doesn't provide any answers". [9]

References

  1. "Netflix Boards BBC Two's 'Collateral'; Billie Piper & More Join David Hare Thriller". Deadline. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. Singh, Anita (18 January 2018). "Police dramas have been 'done to death' says writer of new BBC police drama". The Telegraph.
  3. "Full Cast Announced for Thriller Series 'Collateral' Starring Carey Mulligan". Variety. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  4. "Latest News: Collateral". BBC.
  5. "Full Cast Announced for Thriller Series 'Collateral' Starring Carey Mulligan". Variety. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  6. "Here's Everything New On Netflix March 2018: Movies, Shows, Netflix Originals, And More". Decider. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  7. "Collateral (BBC) [DVD]". Amazon. UK.
  8. Naahar, Rohan (12 Mar 2018). "Collateral review: Carey Mulligan stars in Netflix's addictive murder mystery and there goes your weekend". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 Aug 2018.
  9. Sharma, Manik (26 Mar 2018). "Collateral review: Carey Mulligan delivers a terrific performance in this flawed but timely crime drama". First Post. Retrieved 28 Aug 2018.
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