Michelle Keegan Stars in ITV's Gripping Thriller 'The Blame' Exploring Police Corruption and Betrayal

August 13, 2025
Michelle Keegan Stars in ITV's Gripping Thriller 'The Blame' Exploring Police Corruption and Betrayal
  • The cast includes Douglas Booth as DI Tom Radley, Ian Hart as DCI Kenneth Walker, and supporting actors like Gavin Spokes, Josh Bolt, and Ceallach Spellman portraying police officers.

  • Keegan's previous work includes the top-rated Netflix drama 'Fool Me Once,' and she is praised for her performance in the upcoming series, which promises a twisty narrative filled with secrets and betrayal.

  • The series will consist of six 60-minute episodes, with episodes 1-3 directed by Bex Rycroft and episodes 4-6 by Claire Tailyour, highlighting a complex plot involving moral dilemmas and police politics.

  • The storyline begins with what appears to be a tragic accident but gradually reveals a complex web of secrets, societal issues, and moral dilemmas within the community.

  • The show aims to explore timely themes such as police corruption, exploitation, misogyny, and internal politics, making it a gripping and relevant drama.

  • ITV is producing a six-part thriller series titled 'The Blame,' starring Michelle Keegan as DI Emma Crane, which delves into secrets, suspicion, and systemic corruption in a seemingly quiet town.

  • The series, based on Charlotte Langley's debut novel, will explore themes of police corruption, societal issues, and internal police politics, beginning with a murder investigation that uncovers a web of lies and cover-ups.

  • Filming is currently underway in London, scheduled for summer 2025, with episodes directed by Bex Rycroft and Claire Tailyour, and produced by Matt Strevens and Sara Huxley.

  • Filming in London is progressing, with the series set to premiere on ITV1 and ITVX, distributed globally by FIFTH SEASON, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.

  • Michelle Keegan, 38, known for her role in Netflix's 'Fool Me Once,' continues to act in shows like 'Ten Pound Poms' and 'Brassic' while preparing for her role in 'The Blame.'

  • Executive producers Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee praise the cast and describe the series as a compelling journey into a police station filled with secrets, betrayal, and moral complexities.

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