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Undercover

TV series

Undercover

6.5/ 10· 27201660 min1 season · 6 episodes
Drama

Undercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post and her life comes under intense public scrutiny, she learns that that her husband Nick has been lying to her for years. Twenty years ago Nick was a fearless and dedicated undercover officer, infiltrating organisations considered a danger to society because of their political beliefs. Nick built himself a fake past and now with his wife unsuspecting and his conscience killing him – his secret identity may compromise the new Director of Public Prosecutions.

Created by
James Hawes

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended
Season 1

Season 1

6 episodesApril 3, 2016
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    S1 E1

    Episode 1

    Apr 3, 201660 min

    For the past 20 years Maya Cobbina has defended Rudy Jones, a man falsely imprisoned for murder. Today he is to be executed by lethal injection in Louisiana. Rudy’s parting words are “Go big” - he wants her to change the system that allows

  2. S1 E2

    Episode 2

    Apr 10, 201660 min

    As Maya continues her fight to ‘Go big’, the establishment begins to fear the rigorous light she threatens to shine on areas they would prefer remained in the shadows. Sickened by his act of betrayal, Nick can only reflect on the actions th

  3. S1 E3

    Episode 3

    Apr 17, 201660 min

    A mystery witness makes contact with Maya, forcing her to re-examine everything she thought she knew about the Michael Antwi case. What has she missed? Maya must put the past to one side in order to fight the US authorities, but her return

  4. S1 E4

    Episode 4

    Apr 24, 201660 min

    Taking solace in work, Maya continues to search for the witness. What had Maya missed all those years ago? Far from shining a light on the case, her investigation leads to a shocking fact that forces her personal and professional life to

  5. S1 E5

    Episode 5

    May 1, 201660 min

    As Maya continues to fight the US authorities, all seems lost until new evidence emerges which might prove Rudy’s innocence once and for all. Spurred on to discover the truth, Maya must go bigger - but is it too late? Nick’s secret is threa

  6. S1 E6

    Episode 6

    May 15, 201660 min

    Following the death of Rudy’s alibi witness, Maya’s case is in tatters and her cards seem all played out. Can she find the strength for the final fight and change the course of US Justice? And what does that mean in her fight to ‘go big’

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Undercover?
Undercover is streaming on BritBox, Tubi TV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How many seasons of Undercover are there?
Undercover has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Undercover?
Undercover has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 15, 2016.
Who stars in Undercover?
Undercover stars Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Lester, Alistair Petrie, Tamara Lawrance, Shannon Hayes.

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