Skip to content
Public Enemies poster
6.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNRFirst Aired: 20121 Season

Public Enemies

Series Overview

Public Enemies explores the relationship between 28-year-old Eddie, recently released on life licence from prison after serving 10 years, and his probation officer, Paula, returning from suspension following a shocking crime committed by an offender under her supervision.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2012 – 2012

Premiered: Wed, Jan 4, 2012

Created By
Tony MarchantTony Marchant

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jan 6, 2012

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

Eddie wants to fight his miscarriage of justice and his probation officer, Paula, wants to help him. But she will lose her job, her relationship, and her reputation if she does. When she realises how much she cares for Eddie, will Paula decide it is all worth risking?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tony Marchant

Producers

Julia Stannard

Department Leadership Roster

Julia Stannard

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Public Enemies.

Shows Similar to Public Enemies

Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes

  • 6.6
  • 6.6
  • 7.6
  • 6.9
  • 6.7
  • 6.7
  • 7.1
  • 6.3
  • 6.7
  • 9.0
  • Nemesis

  • 5.8
  • 7.3
  • 5.6
  • 6.6
  • 5.2
  • 7.8
  • 7.1

More Series Like Public Enemies

Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.

7.0
7.2
6.9
8.0
6.9
6.5
6.2
7.0
6.8
6.8
6.6
7.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Public Enemies

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Public Enemies about?

Public Enemies explores the relationship between 28-year-old Eddie, recently released on life licence from prison after serving 10 years, and his probation officer, Paula, returning from suspension following a shocking crime committed by an offender under her supervision.

How many seasons does Public Enemies have?

Public Enemies comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Public Enemies?

Key cast members in Public Enemies include Anna Friel, Daniel Mays, Lorraine Ashbourne, Barnaby Kay, Aisling Loftus.

Who created or directed Public Enemies?

Public Enemies was developed and directed by Tony Marchant.