Exile(2011)

Name: Exile
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Released: 2011-05-01
Rating: 7.2
Cast: John Simm, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Nico Mirallegro, Claire Goose

★ 7.2(23)1h 0m3 episodesEnded

Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.

Created by:: Daniel Brocklehurst, Paul Abbott
First aired:: 2011-05-01
Country:: GB
Network:: BBC One

Episodes

Miniseries(3)

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1. Episode 1
2011-05-01 · 60m
With his career and life in ruins, Tom Ronstadt returns to his hometown, where he finds his estranged father now in the grip of Alzheimer's. As Tom struggles to adapt to the place he once knew as home, he begins to unravel the mystery from his childhood that drove him away all those years ago.
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2. Episode 2
2011-05-02 · 60m
As Sam's behaviour becomes more erratic, Tom steps up his investigation into Metzler. But will Tom's quest for the truth put both him and Sam in danger?
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3. Episode 3
2011-05-03 · 60m
A shock revelation leads Nancy to help with Tom's search for answers. But the truth of what Sam has been hiding for all these years will change both of them forever.