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Starting at the end, with a suspect caught, the series moves backwards in time through the string of gruesome murders, gradually unraveling the truth. Enigmatic, unrelenting and charismatic, we follow DCI Gabriel Markham as he is propelled in an obsessive hunt for a serial killer who left a mark on him both physically and mentally. As the clock ticks back, and Gabriel's personal and professional lives unfurl, we explore the painful psychology of a man disfigured, while the shock waves from the crime ripple out in reverse. Alongside a thrilling chase to catch a brutal killer, Rellik explores the very nature of motivation, as we delve deeper into the past to uncover the events that shape a person into who they will become.
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Episode 1
Fri, Apr 13, 201857 mins
Physically and mentally scarred DCI Gabriel Markham confronts suspected serial killer Steven Mills, who is shot dead by marksmen whilst reaching for his phone. Gabriel's lover Elaine and other colleagues celebrate closure of the case but Gabriel begins to doubt Steven's guilt, citing his schizophrenia and attendance at psychiatrist Isaac Taylor's clinic. The day before sees Gabriel quizzing Steven's wife Beth after his DNA is found at the last murder scene but Gabriel also suspects Patrick Barker, boyfriend of one of the victims, Christine Levison, who left the country in a hurry. Gabriel returns to his wife Lisa, who is aware of his affair with Elaine, whilst Steven escapes from custody.