

2020–2020 · 5 · Ended
Penance is a psychological thriller that follows the lives of Rosalie and Luke Douglas and their teenage daughter, Maddie. Following the loss of their son, Rosalie and Luke find their marriage under immense strain. Maddie and Rosalie find themselves in the caring hands of Jed, a charming and charismatic young man that they encounter at bereavement counselling who is also suffering under the weight of his own grief. Jed rekindles a hope for the future within the Douglas household. But underneath, a deadly and morally corrupt triangle is taking shape.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00 (Europe/London)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E03 · Episode 3
2020-03-19
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Episode 1
2020-03-17 · 45 min
Episode 2
2020-03-18 · 45 min
Episode 3
2020-03-19 · 45 min
Wanda Ventham
Fay Douglas
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