ITV's new drama Trigger Point ended its first episode with a shocking cliffhanger, as bomb disposal officer Joel Nutkins, played by Adrian Lester, was seemingly killed in a van explosion. The series, produced by Line of Duty's Jed Mercurio and starring Vicky McClure, follows colleagues Lana Washington and Joel as they respond to a terrorist incident in a block of flats.
Throughout the episode, the camera lingered on Joel's tattooed forearm, which later became a key clue in the aftermath of the blast. Lana discovers the severed arm among the debris, leaving viewers uncertain of Joel's fate. Mercurio is known for dramatic opening episode deaths, having previously killed off characters in Line of Duty and Vigil.
Social media reactions were mixed, with some viewers praising the tension and others questioning the realism of the police cordon being removed prematurely. The series continues on ITV on Sundays at 9pm, with the next episode airing on January 23.
