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The Secret

Name: The Secret
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-04-29
Duration: 45 min

2016 · 45m per ep · 15 · English · United Kingdom

The true story of a Sunday school teacher and respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who formed a murderous partnership.

6.3(102 reviews)

6.7786% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 29, 2016
Last air date: May 20, 2016
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: Stuart Urban
Certification: 15
Production companies: ITV Studios, Hat Trick Productions

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Keywords

double murderbased on true storymurderminiseriesextramarital affairmale dentist

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2016 · 4 episodes

A dentist and a Sunday school teacher begin a torrid extramarital affair that leads them to make a murderous pact. Based on a true story.

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Cast

James Nesbitt

Colin Howell

Genevieve O'Reilly

Hazel Buchanan

Laura Pyper

Lesley Howell

Glen Wallace

Trevor Buchanan

Stuart Graham

Dave Stewart

Liam McMahon

D.S. Ferris

James Greene

Granda Harry Clarke

B.J. Hogg

Jim Buchanan

Jason Watkins

Pastor Hansford

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Reviews & ratings

6.3

102 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel7.300000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee5.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong6.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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