The Chief (2025)

TV ShowBBC iPlayerComedy2 seasons, 8 episodes
The Chief posterReview score: 70%

Plot

A deep dive into the daily duties of Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson from the Scottish Police Force. This series sees The Chief at work and at home dealing with colleagues, bams and family alike. As Miekelson wrestles with contemporary dilemmas and navigates workplace politics, he must do his best to remain relevant in an ever-changing world.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01UndercoverS02E02 · 8.0There's a big shock for the top cop when the Chief discovers his daughter Ellen is dating an undercover policeman, leading to a dilemma that soon spirals into a moral nightmare. Miekelson cannot compromise security arrangements for a controversial visit from an overseas dignitary, but he also has to do the right thing by his family. Between cosy drinks at home and strategic briefings at Holyrood, the Chief juggles being the father of the nation and the best dad he can be.
  2. 02The Chief S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 7.5The Chief is made aware of a potential newspaper scoop featuring a leaked recording that could sink his whole career.
  3. 03The Chief S01E04Episode 4S01E04 · 7.5The Chief dusts off the old Miekelson charm and gets set to explore the singles scene once again.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode4Episodes2025Aired 7.3Season avg
  1. S01E01The Chief S01E01Episode 1February 20, 2025 7.0The Chief embraces a new government scheme that offers ex-offenders a job in the police force. As the initiative gains momentum, Miekelson q
  2. S01E02The Chief S01E02Episode 2February 27, 2025 7.0The Chief signs up for a personal revamp after his colleagues point out a long list of his privileges.
  3. S01E03The Chief S01E03Season's bestEpisode 3March 6, 2025 7.5The Chief is made aware of a potential newspaper scoop featuring a leaked recording that could sink his whole career.
  4. S01E04The Chief S01E04Episode 4March 13, 2025 7.5The Chief dusts off the old Miekelson charm and gets set to explore the singles scene once again.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode4Episodes2026Aired 7.3Season avg
  1. S02E01AutobiographyJanuary 21, 2026 7.0Who better to record the audiobook of the autobiography of Scotland's greatest policeman than tartan Hollywood legend Dougray Scott? The wor
  2. S02E02Season's bestUndercoverJanuary 21, 2026 8.0There's a big shock for the top cop when the Chief discovers his daughter Ellen is dating an undercover policeman, leading to a dilemma that
  3. S02E03New Justice MinisterJanuary 21, 2026 7.0Following a cabinet reshuffle, Zander McGurk breezes into a new job with big plans for Scotland's police operation. The straight-talking go-
  4. S02E04The VanJanuary 21, 2026 7.0Miekelson's eco-activist daughter Ellen's choice of vehicle offends the neighbourhood, and there is concern on the Crescent that her ankle t

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Jack DochertyJack DochertyChief Cameron Miekelson

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