The series, produced by Red Planet Pictures, the team behind Death in Paradise, is set in a quiet suburban area of London with flashbacks to Camden in the mid-1990s. The plot involves a body buried in 1995 that is threatened to be uncovered by a nature trail project.
Kevin McKidd stars as Alex, the man who buried the body. McKidd expressed excitement about the role, saying, "Working with ITV on The Only Suspect feels like coming home for me. As an actor, the complex and multilayered role of Alex is exciting to explore." Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair-Jones praised the adaptation, stating, "Once again, Simon Ashdown has woven a thrilling story from Louise Candlish's bestselling novel that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats."
Once again, Simon Ashdown has woven a thrilling story from Louise Candlish's bestselling novel that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats