The devil’s in the detail – and every crime leaves a trace
Season 5: 8 x 60' - coming soon
Seasons 1-4: 19 x 60'
A single drop of blood; a tiny ball-bearing from a spent shotgun cartridge; a fragment of shattered glass; the marks left on a body. Today, police work built on hard factual evidence is more vital than ever, and convictions can hinge on the smallest of details.
At the heart of this series is a team of forensic specialists dedicated to uncovering the truth behind thousands of crime scenes each year. From rape investigations to homicide enquiries, the series follows the journey of crucial evidence – from its discovery at the scene to its microscopic analysis in specialist laboratories – revealing the pivotal role these findings play in shaping each investigation.
Viewers meet the experts – crime scene investigators, ballistics scientists, forensic pathologists, and more – whose job is to piece together the puzzle. Working under the intense pressures of the “forensic window” and against the constantly evolving nature of crime, they know that their results can mean the difference between an innocent person being imprisoned or a guilty one walking free.
