Undercover
Series Overview
Undercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post and her life comes under intense public scrutiny, she learns that that her husband Nick has been lying to her for years. Twenty years ago Nick was a fearless and dedicated undercover officer, infiltrating organisations considered a danger to society because of their political beliefs. Nick built himself a fake past and now with his wife unsuspecting and his conscience killing him – his secret identity may compromise the new Director of Public Prosecutions.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Sun, Apr 3, 2016
Peter MoffatLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Following the death of Rudy’s alibi witness, Maya’s case is in tatters and her cards seem all played out. Can she find the strength for the final fight and change the course of US Justice? And what does that mean in her fight to ‘go big’? Meanwhile, Nick attempts a final shot at redemption.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Undercover: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-12
Cast & Creators
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Sophie Okonedo
Maya Cobbina
Adrian Lester
Nick Johnson
Dennis Haysbert
Rudy Jones
Alistair Petrie
Robert Greenlaw
Tamara Lawrance
Clemency Johnson
Shannon Hayes
Ella Johnson
Daniel Ezra
Dan Johnson
David Schofield
Alex Brady
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Michael Antwi
Leanne Best
Abigail Strickland
Derek Riddell
Paul Brightman
Mark Bonnar
John Halliday
Angel Coulby
Julia Redhead
Danny Webb
John Corrigan
Phil Davis
Jimmy
Jude Akuwudike
Al
Vincent Regan
Dominic Carter
Alex Avery
Fred Redhead
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hawes
Peter Moffat
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Moffat
Writer
James Hawes
Director
Will Hughes-Jones
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Undercover about?
Undercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post and her life comes under intense public scrutiny, she learns that that her husband Nick has been lying to her for years. Twenty years ago Nick was a fearless and dedicated undercover officer, infiltrating organisations considered a danger to society because of their political beliefs. Nick built himself a fake past and now with his wife unsuspecting and his conscience killing him – his secret identity may compromise the new Director of Public Prosecutions.
How many seasons does Undercover have?
Undercover comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Undercover?
Key cast members in Undercover include Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Lester, Dennis Haysbert, Alistair Petrie, Tamara Lawrance.
Who created or directed Undercover?
Undercover was developed and directed by James Hawes.