ITV has released a selection of “first-look” images for their upcoming six-part drama series ‘Protection‘, starring Siobhan Finneran, created by Kris Mrksa, which premieres this Spring.
‘Protection’ is a thriller about what happens when the clandestine and morally grey witness protection system breaks down. This compelling series is created by Kris Mrksa, the acclaimed writer of ‘White House Farm’ and ‘No Escape’.
Detective Inspector Liz Nyles (Finneran); a single mum, juggling a difficult divorce and a sick father, finds herself at the heart of a security breach within her witness protection unit. Professionally compromised by a secret affair with a colleague, she is determined to uncover the true source of corruption within the police. Liz will stop at nothing to redeem herself, the reputation of her lover, and to keep her witnesses and her own family safe. Even if it means breaking all the rules.
This is the story of a tough, but increasingly isolated and under suspicion police officer, as she is pulled into a dangerous conspiracy where nothing is as it seems.
The series stars Siobhan Finneran (Happy Valley, Alma’s Not Normal, Time, The Stranger), Nadine Marshall (Champion, Sherwood, Trigger Point) and Katherine Kelly (Mr Bates vs The Post Office, The Long Shadow, Criminal:UK). With additional cast including Barry Ward (Bad Sisters, Save Me) and Chaneil Kular (Sex Education).
The series is inspired by a real-life witness protection officer who also acted as a series consultant, and is produced by the multi-award-winning production company New Pictures (Des, White House Farm, The Long Shadow, Dalgliesh). Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Willow Grylls (Des, The Missing, The Long Shadow) and Charlie Hampton (The Spanish Princess, The Deceived) serve as executive producers for Protection, alongside Elaine Pyke and Kris Mrksa.
The series is produced by Rebecca Davies (Cobra) and line-produced by Tracy Chapman (Cobra). ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill, oversees production on behalf of the broadcaster. All3Media International has exclusive worldwide distribution rights for the series.
Protection is directed by Simen Alsvik (Fenris, The Nest, Neste sommer) and Sasha Ransome (Cobra, McDonald & Dodds). The writers include Kris Mrksa (Episodes 1, 3, and 6), Polly Buckle (Episodes 2 and 4), and Giula Sandler (Episode 5).
‘Protection‘ is set to premiere on ITV and STV and be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player in Spring 2025. If you want to keep track of this or any other show, you can add it via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
