Cardinal struggles to right past wrongs that could derail his investigation and end his career, as the case grows more violent and twisted, and the clock ticks down on the killer's next victim.
The hit show broadcast on BBC Four. In this atmospheric thriller based on the novel FORTY WORDS FOR SORROW by Giles Blunt, demoted Detective John Cardinal (Billy Campbell) is brought back into Homicide when the hunch he wouldn’t let go is proven correct. Now, as he relentlessly tracks a serial killer, he must keep a watchful eye on his new partner, Detective Lise Delorme (Karine Vanasse), who he believes may have a secret agenda, while managing issues of his own.
Critic Reviews:
- “Bad things happen in the long winter darkness, filled with predators, drugs and violence. All this, and Campbell's outstanding performance, add up to a drama that stands with the best of TV noir.” – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- “The two leads are interesting enough to keep me hopeful that future installments could improve on the flaws of this one.” – RogerEbert.com
- “Cardinal is a thoughtfully written and well-acted drama.” – Paste Magazine