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Season 1 – The Game

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Detective Huw Miller is haunted by one case he failed to solve; as he settles into retirement, he suddenly thinks he has found the elusive killer in the shape of his new neighbor Patrick Harbottle.

Critics Reviews

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Dustin Rowles Pajiba Feb 19
It takes an episode or two for The Game to find its rhythm, but once it does, it becomes a nice little pressure cooker. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Jan 9
While we’re unsure if the twists and turns in The Game are going to be good or stupid, we’re still interested in how Huw is able to hold onto his family while playing this cat-and-mouse game with Patrick. Go to Full Review Kelcie Mattson Collider Jan 8
7/10
... The Game is still a lively diversion with solid entertainment value, an excellent cast, heartily on-the-nose clichés, and moments of unsettling tension. Go to Full Review Rachael Sigee iNews.co.uk Aug 14
3/5
It's not his best 5 drama - but no one is better at playing an anxious man in over his head. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 13
4/5
Robson, an actor who is never happier than when showing off his flirty twinkle, is perfectly cast as the smirking newcomer who just might be a psychopath. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Gloria C @RT19256418 Feb 22 It’s very hard to believe that the Huw character was ever a competent cop. He does everything wrong, very little makes any sense. His coworkers all seemed to think that he was a bumbling idiot, that became clear in the first episode. I did feel the need though to watch all very long 4 episodes. But my excuse is that I’m sick on the couch and also nodded off a few times from all the excitement. See more GG P @GGPanini Jan 27 This show really pissed me off! First & foremost the main character Huw is supposed to be a competent police officer & yet he acts like an incompetent, bumbling moron! Also I absolutely hated his wife & daughter, which treated him no different than he acted, like a fumbling idiot child. Like if you've ever wanted to see what an imasculated man looks like, watch this show. They bowled over him & he just took it, stand up for yourself man! It was actually quite pathetic & what's crazy is this could've really been a great show but whomever wrote these characters did a horrible job! Even after Huw was arrested he acted like someone who had absolutely zero police knowledge of the process or how things worked? The acting was bad & just all around unbelievable, & I'm upset I wasted so much time watching it. See more Baelzar t @Baelzar Jan 25 This show was an exercise in torture. The main character, who was supposedly a great cop, is an unbelievably pathetic childish bumbling idiot. Makes every possible mistake. A whirlwind of stupidity. I can only be glad it was 4 episodes instead of more. Painful. See more Susan M @Smiley109 Jan 24 Why do they make Huw so slow and sometimes stupid. Frustrated the criminal Patrick seems cleaver and cops slow and never ask good questions. I wanted to like it but…. See more Carol B. @funding Jan 24 Amazing, suspenseful story! Loved the actors. I hope they make a sequel! See more E B @RT14396790 Jan 20 A terrific cast doing their best with an improbable storyline, inconsistent characterizations, baffling timelines and totally unbelievable decisons by the characters. See more Read all reviews
The Game — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Jason Watkins

Huw Miller

Robson Green

Actor

Sunetra Sarker

Actor

Toby Frow

Director

Mick Pantaleo

Producer

Tom Grieves

Writer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 12, 2025 Haunted by memories of a failed arrest, Detective Inspector Huw Miller retires; Huw remains busy searching online about the Ripton Stalker; when a seemingly friendly new neighbor moves in, Huw is convinced his past has just moved in next door. Details Episode 2 Aired May 13, 2025 Huw's promise to Alice to forget about Patrick and the Ripton Stalker comes under strain; Huw visits Patrick's repair shop and sees a collection of polaroids; Patrick responds coldly when Huw asks to take a photo so Huw sneaks into Patrick's house. Details Episode 3 Aired May 14, 2025 Patrick charms his way into chatting with Alice and Margot while Huw's desperation sets in; he questions Declan about his connection to the Ripton Stalker, but Declan kicks him out; Huw pleads with Alice, who offers an ultimatum. Details Episode 4 Aired May 15, 2025 While the street has seemingly turned on Huw, Alice and Margot stand by him; returning from Ruth's funeral, Huw finds a polaroid on the table, telling him Patrick was there; sending Alice and Margot away, Huw vows to confront Patrick on his own. Details

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The Game — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Toby Frow
Screenwriter
Tom Grieves
Network
Channel 5
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 12, 2025