Safe House

Safe House

Created by Michael Crompton

On ITV1

2015–20172 seasons8 episodes45 min6.4 / 10

A guilt-haunted crime drama about a former cop drawn back into danger at his rural safe house, balancing domestic tension with the weight of past trauma.

Former police officer Robert and his wife Katy left city life behind them after Robert was injured, whilst trying to protect a witness in his care. The witness, Susan Reynolds was fatally shot. Robert has been struggling with the guilt he feels over the death of Susan. In a bid to put the past behind them, Robert and Katy now run a guest house, hidden away in the idyllic Lake District. A surprise visitor turns up, DCI Mark Maxwell, an ex-colleague and old friend. He suggests that the guest house is perfectly positioned to operate as a safe house, Robert is tempted but will Katy agree?

Questions people ask

  • Is Safe House sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.

  • Is Safe House scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Does Safe House leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is Safe House easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Safe House violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity59

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Safe House

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Safe House

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Safe House, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Safe House, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Safe House, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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