ITV's Innocent has been hailed as a far more gripping drama than BBC's The Pact, according to a recent review. The series, from the writer of Unforgotten, features a star-studded cast and a twisting whodunnit plot that kept viewers guessing until the very end.
The story centres on schoolteacher Sally Wright, played by Katherine Kelly, who was wrongly jailed for the murder of 16-year-old Matty Taylor. DCI Mike Braithwaite, portrayed by Shaun Dooley, leads the investigation, uncovering secrets among the cast of suspects.
The finale delivered a perfect twist, revealing the killer to be Sally's charming ex-husband Sam, played by Jamie Bamber. The unexpected resolution, involving an Amazon gift card and a tense interrogation, left viewers satisfied, with scenes of hope and redemption for the characters.
The review notes that Innocent's ending was everything a finale should be, contrasting with the disappointment felt by some Line of Duty fans. The series concluded with Detective Mike sobbing into his dead child's coat and Sally potentially meeting him for pizza, symbolising a hopeful future.
