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THE VICTIM

The Victim - Craig Myers (James Harkness) Image Name: The Victim - Craig Myers (James Harkness)
The Victim Image Name: The Victim
The Victim main pic Image Name: The Victim main pic
The Victim - John Hannah Image Name: The Victim - John Hannah
The Victim - Craig Myers & partner Image Name: The Victim - Craig Myers & partner
The Victim - Anna Dean Image Name: The Victim - Anna Dean

Series 1, Episode 2

Episode 2 synopsis

In court, it is the day that Anna has been waiting for – when the man she believes killed her son takes the stand and has to face the world.  Back in the past, living under the suspicion that he is a notorious child killer is taking its toll on Craig – he fears for his daughter’s safety and cracks widen in his relationship with his wife Rebecca.  Meanwhile, Anna is determined to prove that Grover is wrong and that Craig is Eddie J. Turner. Craig’s appearance in the witness box brings revelations about his past, but will it provide Anna with the closure she desperately needs?

Series Overview:

In law, there is the accused and the victim. In life, it’s not that simple.
The Victim is a thriller, starring John Hannah and Kelly Macdonald, told through the eyes of the plaintiff and the accused. Set within Scotland’s unique legal system, the show asks: who is really ‘the victim’?

Kelly Macdonald plays Anna Dean, whose son was murdered fifteen years ago. She is accused of revealing his killer’s new identity online and conspiring to have him murdered. Has the anger of a grieving mother turned her into a criminal? What is she capable of doing in her son’s name?

Hard working family man Craig Myers is viciously attacked, after being identified online as a notorious child murderer. Should Craig keep his head down or try to prove his innocence? Is he a convicted murderer, or simply the tragic victim of mistaken identity?

The Victim follows the progress of a trial in Edinburgh’s High Court, while also covering the events leading up to the legal proceedings and the criminal investigation, led by D.I. Steven Grover, who has his own reasons for wanting to crack the case. Craig and Anna are pitted against each other, but our sympathies will be divided. New potential suspects will be revealed and long buried secrets unearthed as the story builds to a final, devastating climax.

The Victim is an STV Production through BBC Scotland.