The gritty crime drama Save Me, created by Line of Duty's Lennie James, follows a man falsely accused of kidnapping his estranged 13-year-old daughter. Both seasons are available to stream on NOW TV.
As attention focuses on BBC iPlayer's Time series, viewers looking for another gripping watch may find Save Me an unmissable addition to their list. The show also stars Stephen Graham, known for his role in Adolescence.
A Story of False Accusation and Redemption
First released in 2018, with a second series following in 2020, Save Me centres on Nelson 'Nelly' Rowe, played by Lennie James. After his daughter Jody goes missing, Nelly becomes the prime suspect in her abduction, despite not having spoken to her in ten years. He drops everything to find her, entering the dark underworld of London and crossing paths with dangerous criminals.
An official synopsis reads: "From the award-winning producers of `Line of Duty' and featuring stars from `The Walking Dead' and `Doctor Foster' comes `Save Me', a drama series that centres around Nelson`Nelly' Rowe."
Star-Studded Cast and Critical Acclaim
Viewers may recognise Suranne Jones (playing Claire McGory), Stephen Graham (playing Fabio Melonzola), Jason Flemyng as Tam, and Lesley Manville as Jennifer Charles. The show has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 100%, with one reviewer saying: "A well written and engaging story with great characters and acting. As always, Lennie James was terrific. I hope there will be a third season."
Another commented: "Lennie James' is a magnificent actor. His portrayal of Nelly is amazing and completely believable. We laughed, cried, were shocked and surprised. Need more programmes like this. Smart, thought provoking. I loved it!"
Where to Watch
Both seasons of Save Me are available to binge watch on NOW TV. Fans have praised the series on social media, with one describing it as "incredible" and another admitting they were "glued to the TV every episode".
