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Patience

"New detective, new perspective"

7.3
2 seasons
14 episodes
Returning Series
Drama
Crime

Plot Summary

Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. Patience has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot. Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.

First Aired:January 8, 2025
Last Aired:January 7, 2026
Episode Runtime:47m
Networks:
Channel 4
Created By:
Matt Baker

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (2)

Series 1
8.6

Series 1

6 episodes

Aired: 2025

Patience catalogues evidence in the Yorkshire Police records department. A brilliant self-taught criminologist with keen crime scene instincts, her talent is spotted by Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, opening new worlds for the archivist.

Series 2
8.3

Series 2

8 episodes

Aired: 2026

Patience helps the police to tackle more puzzling crimes across York, while navigating love and loss in her personal life. But can her brilliant intuition shine alongside fiery new detective Frankie?

Production

Eagle Eye Drama

Happy Duck Films