Backlash

Set on a notorious east London estate, this gripping story follows a police investigation into a grisly discovery and a suspect claiming multiple victims, challenging authorities to verify the true extent of his crimes. Former detective James Langton, now unable to lead the case due to ill health, enlists DCI Anna Travis’s help as they delve into a complex web of confessions and unresolved cases. As the suspect’s story evolves, investigators grapple with the possibility of a serial killer versus a compulsive liar, keeping the case uncertain and tense.