What Remains

2013 · 45m per ep · 15 · English · United Kingdom

When the decomposed body of Melissa Young is found by a couple in their new flat, Detective Len Harper is determined to discover what happened to her and why nobody noticed she was missing.

7.3(55 reviews)

3.6904% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Aug 25, 2013
Last air date: Sep 15, 2013
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Tony Basgallop
Certification: 15
Production companies: BBC Drama Productions

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Keywords

murderminiseriespolice detectiveold housewoman directormurder mystery

Seasons & episodes

Cast

David Threlfall

Len Harper

Denise Gough

Liz Fletcher

Lisa Millett

DCI Alice Yapp

Alexander Arnold

Adam

David Bamber

Joe

Claudie Blakley

Patricia

Jessica Gunning

Melissa Young

Victoria Hamilton

Peggy

Steven Mackintosh

Kieron

Amber Rose Revah

Vidya

Russell Tovey

Michael

Indira Varma

Elaine

Terence Beesley

Lee Nicholas Harris

Desk Sergeant

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.3

55 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful