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In Plain Sight

2016 · 45m per ep · 14 · English · United Kingdom

Based on the true story of Lanarkshire detective William Muncie’s quest to bring to justice notorious Scottish killer Peter Manuel.

7.0(62 reviews)

4.1265% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 7, 2016
Last air date: Dec 21, 2016
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: John Strickland
Certification: 14
Production companies: Finlaggan Films, World Productions

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Keywords

scotlanddetectivemurderserial killerminiseriespolice detectivetrue crimerapist1950s

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2016 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Martin Compston

Peter Manuel

Douglas Henshall

William Muncie

Joanne Thompson

Iris Laird

Shauna Macdonald

Agnes Muncie

Joanna Roth

Bridget Manuel

Jenny Hulse

Mary McLaughlin

Bobby Rainsbury

Theresa Manuel

Michael Nardone

Det Supt Leish

Gavin Jon Wright

Hugh Kirk

Gary Lewis

William Watt

Jack Greenlees

DS McLeod

Louise McCarthy

Babs

Gilly Gilchrist

Samuel Manuel

Sorcha Groundsell

Jane Muncie

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.0

62 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful