Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. Patience has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot. Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.
Cast: Ella Maisy Purvis, Jessica Hynes, Nathan Welsh
6 episodes
1. Paper Mountain Girl (1)Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognises Patience's unique insight and takes her under her wing, integrating her into a police team operating on the frontline.15CC47minJan 8, 2025
2. Paper Mountain Girl (2)Patience is upset when questioned by the police after coming under suspicion in the investigation. She needs to prove her innocence and crack the case. Detective Bea learns more about Patience and her difficult past and feels responsible for her. Patience is key to solving the case as she makes some important connections to other cold cases. Together, they uncover a trail leading to South America and back.15CC47minJan 9, 2025
3. The Missing LinkThe team are baffled when a young woman is found dead in a museum's dinosaur display. The investigation leads them into the shadowy world of fossil smuggling, and Patience makes a startling deduction.15CC47minJan 15, 2025
4. The Locked RoomWhen a reclusive crime writer is found dead behind locked doors, Bea asks Patience to help with the investigation. Can Patience make a breakthrough in the case?15CC48minJan 16, 2025
5. My Brother's KeeperPatience races against time when a body disappears from the morgue. Is it the work of bodysnatchers - or could the victim still be alive?15CC48minJan 22, 2025
6. Pandora's BoxWhen a man dies on a bus, Bea is warned off the case but refuses to stop digging - and Patience fears for her safety.15CC48minJan 23, 2025
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Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. Patience has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot. Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Matt Baker
- Studio
- Eagle Eye Drama, Happy Duck Films
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
