TV ShowEndedBBC OneDrama

The Replacement

Name: The Replacement
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-02-28
Duration: 45 min

2017 · 45m per ep · NR · English · United Kingdom

A woman who goes on maternity leave becomes increasingly paranoid about the motives of the person covering for her.

6.5(41 reviews)

2.7414% popularity

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Details

First air date: Feb 28, 2017
Last air date: Mar 14, 2017
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Joe Ahearne
Certification: NR
Production companies: Left Bank Pictures, BBC

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2017 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Morven Christie

Ellen Rooney

Vicky McClure

Paula Reece

Richard Rankin

Ian Rooney

Neve McIntosh

Kay Gillies

Navin Chowdhry

Keiran

Kim Allan

Lucy

Gilly Gilchrist

Vernon

Siobhan Redmond

Beth

Sarah MacRae

Rianne

Caoimhe Clough

Zoe

Euan Macnaughton

DS Colin Lockheid

Lexie McLean

Nina

Dougray Scott

David Warnock

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.5

41 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful