Acclaimed actress Michelle Keegan is back with another gripping police drama, which will also feature a stellar cast including a Line of Duty star. ITV has released a trailer for a thrilling new drama starring Michelle Keegan, arriving on screens this autumn.
The Blame: A New Thriller from ITV
The Blame is a gripping thriller from Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios. Created, written for television, and executive produced by Megan Gallagher (All Her Fault, Wolf), the series explores the dark truths hidden within the seemingly ordinary town of Wakestead, where secrets, suspicion, and corruption begin to unravel.
The ensemble cast includes Michelle as detective Emma Crane, Douglas Booth as Tom Radley, Ian Hart as DCI Kenneth Walker, Nathan Mensah as DC Lewis, Nigel Boyle (who previously starred in BBC's Line of Duty as digital forensics specialist Brett Shergill), Joe Armstrong as skating coach Kyle Frasier, and Matilda Freeman as Sophie Madsen. Wakestead Police is further brought to life by Gavin Spokes, Josh Bolt, and Ceallach Spellman, who play officers Joel Stevens, Douglas James, and Callum Drummond respectively.
Plot Overview
The story follows detectives Emma Crane and Tom Radley as they investigate a devastating murder that shakes the local community. Although they quickly focus on a prime suspect, the case takes an unexpected turn when new evidence emerges. Their search for the truth exposes a complex web of deception, institutional failings, and compromised morals, forcing Emma to confront difficult questions about the people she trusts most.
Combining a compelling crime mystery with thought-provoking social themes and a deeply personal story, The Blame offers a fresh and unflinching look at trust, justice, and the challenges facing modern policing. Audiences can expect a tense and captivating drama when it premieres later this year.
Michelle Keegan's Career Highlights
Former Coronation Street star Michelle previously took the nation by storm in Netflix's Fool Me Once, delivering a powerhouse performance that cemented her status as a global star. The fast-paced thriller became a massive streaming phenomenon, amassing over 108 million views in its first half-year and ranking among Netflix's most-watched English-language series of all time. Keegan stars as Maya Stern, a grief-stricken ex-military helicopter pilot whose world is shattered by the brutal murder of her husband, Joe.
Meanwhile, actor Nigel Boyle, who has starred in Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders, has become a staple of British television and will feature in the upcoming drama. The Blame will be available on ITVX soon.
