Year: 2025- (January)
Genre:
Crime / Drama
Director:
Maarten Moerkerke
Stars:
Ella Maisy Purvis, Laura Fraser, Mark Benton, Ali Ariaie, Nathan Welsh, Tom Lewis, Liza Sadovy, Jamie Maclachlan, Maxwell Whitelock, Dieuwke de Mooij, Adrian Rawlins, Ava Cook, Connor Curren, Eddie Elks, Lewis Ian Bray, Darren J. Bransford, Divva ...
Storyline:
In a sea of paperwork, she finds what others miss.
This series introduces us to Patience, a quiet but razor-sharp mind working deep inside the Yorkshire Police records department. She spends her days cataloguing case files, incident reports, and forensic data—seemingly tucked away from the front lines of law enforcement.
But Patience isn’t just an archivist—she’s a self-taught criminologist with an uncanny ability to spot patterns, think like perpetrators, and interpret crime scenes others dismiss.
When Detective Metcalf, a seasoned officer with an eye for untapped potential, recognizes her gift, he pulls her into the world of active investigations, where her insight and intuition begin to crack open cold cases—and ruffle feathers.
A slow-burn, atmospheric thriller set against the moody backdrop of Northern England, Patience is about hidden brilliance, quiet rebellion, and what happens when the smartest person in the room is the one no one expected.
Similar shows to Patience
If you're drawn to female-led crime thrillers, hidden genius narratives, and British procedural drama, you’ll likely enjoy:
Broadchurch (2013–2017) – Coastal crime and emotionally layered investigations.
Happy Valley (2014–2023) – Gritty Northern England detective drama with a fierce female lead.
Marcella (2016–2021) – A woman detective with a troubled mind and sharp instincts.
💡 Like these, Patience dives deep into the psychology of crime and the fragile brilliance of its lead—offering tense storytelling, complex cases, and character-driven mystery.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its intelligent pacing, compelling character study, and twists beneath the surface,
Patience (2025) promises to be a standout entry in British crime television—where the heroine doesn’t chase suspects…
She reads them like open files.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!