The Replacement (2017–2017)

TV ShowEndedBBC OneDrama, Thriller1 season, 3 episodes
The Replacement posterReview score: 71%

Plot

Three-part psychological thriller about a woman who goes on maternity leave only to become increasingly paranoid about the motives of the person covering for her.

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Episodes by season

Season013Episodes2017Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Replacement S01E01Episode 1February 28, 2017—Ellen hires Paula as her maternity cover and soon fears she has made a terrible mistake.
  2. S01E02The Replacement S01E02Episode 2March 7, 2017—Ellen goes back to work in order to prove Paula has committed a crime.
  3. S01E03The Replacement S01E03Episode 3March 14, 2017—Ellen believes she finally has proof that Paula is disturbed.

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Castfull cast & details

Morven ChristieMorven ChristieEllen RooneyVicky McClureVicky McClurePaula ReeceRichard RankinRichard RankinIan RooneyNeve McIntoshNeve McIntoshKay GilliesNavin ChowdhryNavin ChowdhryKeiranKim AllanKim AllanLucyGilly GilchristGilly GilchristVernonSiobhan RedmondSiobhan RedmondBeth

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