Fans of BBC's Time are being urged to watch Save Me, a crime drama created by and starring Line of Duty actor Lennie James. The series, which has two seasons available to stream on NOW TV, follows a father searching for his missing daughter after he becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.
A Father's Search for His Missing Daughter
Save Me centres on Nelson 'Nelly' Rowe, who is wrongly accused of abducting his 13-year-old daughter, Jody. Despite not having spoken to her in a decade, he drops everything to find her, a quest that leads him into London's dark underworld.
The official synopsis explains: "When his 13-year-old daughter, Jody, goes missing, Nelly is the first to be accused of abducting her. Despite the fact that he hasn't spoken to his daughter in ten years, Nelly drops everything to try and find her. While trying to find her, Nelly is thrown into a journey towards becoming a better man and redeeming his past mistakes."
Cast and Critical Acclaim
The cast includes Suranne Jones as Claire McGory, Stephen Graham as Fabio Melonzola, Jason Flemyng as Tam, and Lesley Manville as Jennifer Charles. The programme first aired in 2018 on Sky, with a second series following in 2020.
Save Me holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where viewers have shared glowing reviews. One wrote: "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!"
Viewer Reactions and Streaming Availability
On IMDb, one reviewer wrote: "Have just finished watching this series and have to say its one of the best British series i have seen for a while. The whole cast is perfect and the acting superb." Another said: "I was glued to the TV every episode! Can't wait for season 2", while a fourth stated: "Revelations never go the way you think, characters are shown as all grey. Music is cool. It will blow you away. Guaranteed."
Both series of Save Me are available to stream on NOW TV.
