Grace (2021)
A gripping British crime drama following Brighton detective Roy Grace as he pursues cold cases while haunted by his wife's unsolved disappearance.
Grace - Series Information
- Original Title: Grace
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Russell Lewis
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (90 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 16
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: March 14, 2021 (United Kingdom - 15), March 14, 2021 (Germany - 16), March 14, 2021 (Australia - M), March 14, 2021 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: ITV1
- Alternative Titles: 格雷斯 (CN)
- Production Companies: Second Act Productions, Tall Story Pictures, Vaudeville Productions
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Grace - Plot
Brighton based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is a hard-working police officer who has given his life to the job, but his career is currently at rock bottom. He's fixated by the disappearance of his beloved wife, Sandy, and running enquiries into long forgotten cold cases with little prospect of success. Following another reprimand for his unorthodox police methods, Grace is walking a career tightrope and risks being moved from the job he loves most.
Grace - Trailer
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Bright lights, dark secrets.
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Grace - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Russell Lewis
Main Cast
- John Simm
- Richie Campbell
- Brad Morrison
- Laura Elphinstone
- Zoë Tapper
- Craig Parkinson
- Carolina Valdés
- Sam Hoare
- Clare Calbraith
- Rebecca Scroggs
Writers
- Russell Lewis
- Ben Court
- Caroline Ip
- Ed Whitmore
Executive Producers
- Peter James
Grace - FAQs
Where can you stream Grace (2021)?
Grace is available to stream on BritBox, BritBox via Amazon Channel, and BritBox via Apple TV Channel, all on a subscription basis. It can also be purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store, and is available on Amazon Prime Video. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability.
Is Grace based on a true story or books?
Grace is based on the bestselling Roy Grace novel series by British crime writer Peter James, who also serves as executive producer on the show. The books are fictional but draw on James's extensive research with real Sussex Police, lending the series a strong sense of procedural authenticity.
Who plays Roy Grace in the ITV series?
John Simm portrays Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. The supporting cast includes Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper as Cleo Morey, Craig Parkinson as DS Norman Potting, Sam Hoare as ACC Cassian Pewe, and Clare Calbraith as the missing Sandy Grace.
What happened to Sandy in Grace?
Sandy Grace, Roy's wife played by Clare Calbraith, vanished without explanation on his birthday years before the series begins. Her disappearance is a central emotional thread throughout the show, haunting Roy personally and professionally. The mystery of what became of Sandy gradually unfolds across multiple series.
How many seasons and episodes does Grace have?
Grace currently spans 5 seasons totalling 16 episodes. Season 1 contains 1 episode, Season 2 has 4 episodes, Season 3 has 3 episodes, and Seasons 4 and 5 each contain 4 episodes. The series is still in production and returning for further instalments.
Is Grace cancelled or renewed for more episodes?
Grace is currently a returning series and is still in production. As of the latest available information, the show has not been cancelled and continues to be commissioned by ITV1, with Season 5 having aired and the production status confirmed as active.
When did Grace first air on ITV?
Grace made its television debut on March 14, 2021, in the United Kingdom on ITV1. The premiere was rated 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany and Spain, and M in Australia, reflecting its mature crime drama content aimed at adult audiences.
Who created and writes the Grace TV series?
Grace was created by Russell Lewis, best known for his work on Endeavour. The writing team includes Russell Lewis alongside Ben Court, Caroline Ip, and Ed Whitmore. Peter James, author of the original Roy Grace novels, serves as executive producer, ensuring fidelity to his source material.
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