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6 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
57 mins
Seven-year-old Sam Marin is taken from his school. Much to the relief of his parents Anna and Joe, Sam is found unharmed hours later and police arrest ex- schoolteacher Simon Heywood. But this is far from an open and shut case as it turns out that Simon is Anna's ex-lover, and his neighbour and possible accomplice, Angela, has an intriguing connection to Joe. Soon Simon's psychiatrist and ally Dr Alex Klima, his lawyer Gina, and even Joe's best mate Mitch get pulled into the vortex where relationships become entangled and moral dilemmas abound about who really is at fault. And it's not a matter of who took Sam, but a question of why.
Episode 2
55 mins
Simon's psychiatrist, Alex, is drawn into his client's case, with Simon calling him for help on the night of his arrest. As the facts come to light, Alex realizes he has made a serious professional oversight with Simon, whom he had come to hold a particular fondness for - perhaps blindly. It becomes clear that Simon, who is still being held in custody since his arrest, is facing a serious criminal charge. Certain that Simon, a schoolteacher, would never intentionally harm a child, Alex becomes deeply invested in uncovering just what is going on inside Simon's head - and why he took Sam. Simon's evasive answers to Alex's questioning are frustrating to Alex, however he finds himself deeply affected by Simon's unwavering romanticism, which hits close to home as Alex struggles with his recent separation, and its ramifications on his family. Alex's personal and professional lives become even more deeply entangled as he tentatively initiates a romantic relationship with an old friend - and Simon's lawyer - Gina. However, their friendship faces challenges as Alex's misguided attempts to help Simon cause potential damage. In scrutinizing Simon's actions, and his own role in them, Alex is forced to confront his ethical boundaries, and the meaning of relationships in his own life.
Episode 3
55 mins
Angela, Simon's close friend and neighbour, is racked with guilt over her role in Simon's arrest after alerting the police to Sam's whereabouts. The press coverage of the event horrifies Angela's conservative family, who are quick to presume Simon's guilt, leading Angela to downplay her involvement. Meanwhile, Angela's dread is compounded when she discovers Simon has ended up in hospital after been beaten while in custody. Driven by her guilt, and unrequited love for Simon, Angela attempts to cooperate with the police in order to help him; however she soon realizes she has made a serious mistake. Through her misguided attempts to rectify the events, Angela implicates herself, making powerful enemies of the police and leading Angela to face having her identity exposed. The press circle Angela, approaching her workplace, where her boss is faced with firing Angela in order to maintain discretion. As more details emerge publicly, Angela risks losing her most important relationship - that with her family, at the expense of her feelings for Simon.
Episode 4
57 mins
Noting the leverage Joe seems to be gaining from Sam's kidnapping, Mitch becomes suspicious of Joe's role in the events. Mitch and Joe's boss, Gorman, begins to underwrite their tenuous deal, just before it threatens to collapse, putting both their careers in jeopardy. The tensions heighten between Mitch and Joe as they take part in a compulsory corporate weekend away, where Joe's actions inadvertently land Mitch in hospital with a serious injury. While recovering in hospital, Mitch's wife Greta confesses she is leaving him to return to Germany. Injured and alone, Mitch's resentment towards Joe edges into paranoia, and he approaches Angela, hoping she may provide some answers. Angela, still guilt ridden over Simon's incarceration, leads Mitch to Simon in custody, where it becomes apparent he is a vulnerable target - and needs money, quickly. Mitch, with his own medical debt mounting and deeply enamoured with Angela, develops an elaborate plan to obtain some money, leading them on a high-stakes escapade in a casino.
Episode 5
56 mins
Gina works towards Simon's hearing, building his defence. She quickly realises the enormous opportunity the case presents for her career as doors begin to open. However, while Gina puts in the long hours required, she wrestles with the strain this puts on her two daughters left in the hands of their begrudging nanny, as well as navigating their reactions to her tentative new relationship with Alex. Gina faces obstacles with the case as Simon's parents threaten to terminate payment of his legal fees, and Simon himself remains evasive on the details of his relationship with Anna. Despite Alex's best intentions, his involvement in the case appears to be driven more by loyalty than logic, leaving Gina to sift through his lengthy theories. Meanwhile, the fallout of Alex's fumbling handling of his recent separation lands on Gina, who realises they may not quite be ready for a relationship. New evidence continues to surface as the trial begins, and with volatile witnesses swinging the case in an out of their favour, Gina is unable to predict what will happen next.
Episode 6
57 mins
Feeling the weight of her testimony as Simon's trial approaches, Anna wrestles with her conscience over the right course of action. After visiting Simon in remand, in the days prior to the trial, his explanation plays on Anna's mind as she contemplates his unexpected role in her life. Waiting for her moment in court, Anna makes mysterious negotiations on her phone, suggesting that perhaps her decision is not entirely her own will. Upon taking the stand, Anna makes a decision that leaves her relationship with Joe reeling. With Anna now facing her own legal concerns, she struggles to explain her statement that raised more questions than answers. As Joe retreats, even Kathleen, Anna's mother, questions her actions, bringing up wounds from the past, leaving Anna to confront long simmering issues. With Anna and Joe's marriage reaching crisis point, an isolated Anna is forced to consider the meaning of family and her relationships - both past and present.