Deadline is the brand new four-part thriller coming to Channel 5. The series has a star-studded cast list including Peaky Blinders star Charlie Murphy and James D'Arcy, who is known for his roles in Broadchurch, Homeland and Avengers: Agent Carter.
It follows Natalie Varga (Murphy), who stands accused of murdering her husband in cold blood, and disgraced investigative journalist James Alden (D'Arcy) who finds himself captivated by the case and determined to figure out the truth.
The new TV drama was created by Bafta-nominated Gareth Tunley, known for Cold Call and The Ghoul, and co-written by Barunka O'Shaughnessy (Motherland, Alabama). The series is is directed by Joe Ahearne (Doctor Who, The Replacement).
