Overview

• The series follows Alison Brooks, a Deaf police canteen worker, recruited for her lip-reading skills to help thwart a gang's heist.
• Rose Ayling-Ellis, in her first leading role, has been praised for her compelling portrayal of Alison, a character navigating crime, personal struggles, and societal barriers.
• Created by Catherine Moulton, who drew on her own experiences with hearing loss, the show incorporates groundbreaking on-screen depictions of lip-reading using jumbled subtitles.
• ITV emphasized the inclusion of Deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse talent, both on-screen and behind the scenes, as part of its commitment to authentic representation.
• Filmed in St Albans, Berkshire, and Hertfordshire, the series replicates its Canterbury setting, chosen for its high rate of organized crime.