Patience
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Patience

"New detective, new perspective"

7.3
Yr 2025
Rt 47m
Status Returning Series
Drama Crime
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Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Patience has earned generally positive reception from critics, who highlight its compelling lead duo and absorbing approach to mystery-solving. Reviewers praise the dynamic chemistry between Ella Maisy Purvis and Laura Fraser, noting that the series comfortably blends the tone of a traditional police procedural with the quality of a prestige crime drama.

Much of the acclaim centers on the show's authentic casting and thoughtful depiction of neurodivergence. Critics appreciate how the series takes autism seriously, portraying Patience's sensory experiences, pattern-recognition skills, and problem-solving instincts in a way that feels grounding and emotionally resonant.

However, critical response is not completely unanimous. The Guardian expressed sharp disapproval, describing the portrayal of neurodivergence as clunky and uninspired alongside preposterous plotting. Nevertheless, most reviewers found the evolving character relationships and intricate cases to deliver a genuinely satisfying viewing experience.

“A detective show that take autism seriously”

“The result is a series that delivers genuinely satisfying payoffs.”

“Patience' Review: PBS' Compelling Crime Drama Sets Itself Apart With Authentic Casting and an Exciting Cliffhanger”

“A preposterous plot and terrible dialogue make for a deeply uninspired detective drama.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Thirteen
US
PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
US • CA
Channel 4
UK
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Sky Go
UK
PBS
US
YouTube TV
US
KQED
US
WETA+
US
Why fans love it

Patience shifts the traditional procedural focus away from the badge and toward the archive. Set against the historical backdrop of York, the series centers on an autistic protagonist whose methodical approach to information processing serves as an unconventional tool for modern homicide investigations. By pairing a quiet office researcher with an established detective inspector, the show creates a distinct tension between traditional police intuition and a more singular, pattern-based logic.

Ella Maisy Purvis anchors the drama with a performance that emphasizes precision over typical television tropes. Rather than relying on high-octane action, the narrative finds its rhythm in the stillness of the records department and the deliberate reconstruction of cold files. The friction between a structured, detail-oriented mind and the unpredictable nature of crime provides a sincere look at how a different way of seeing the world can provide clarity where others see only chaos.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 10
Longest run 14 eps
Ella Maisy Purvis
Ella Maisy Purvis
as Patience Evans
14 episodes
Laura Fraser
Laura Fraser
as DI Bea Metcalf
6 episodes
Jessica Hynes
Jessica Hynes
as DI Frankie Monroe
8 episodes
Nathan Welsh
Nathan Welsh
as DS Jake Hunter
14 episodes
Mark Benton
Mark Benton
as DCI Calvin Baxter
14 episodes
Ali Ariaie
Ali Ariaie
as DC Will Akbari
14 episodes
Liza Sadovy
Liza Sadovy
as Dr. Loretta Parsons
14 episodes
Tom Lewis
Tom Lewis
as Elliot Scott
14 episodes
Show 67 more
Sabina Arthur as Vicky Crick 1 episode Deepak Verma as Dr. Aadesh Chopra 1 episode Lotte Lauren as Mathilde Evans 2 episodes Oona Van Harneveldt as Toddler Patience 3 episodes Rekha John-Cheriyan as Prisha Chopra 1 episode Eddie Elks as David Haynes 3 episodes Jamie Maclachlan as George Evans 5 episodes Joseph Arkley as Dr. Brendan Clark 2 episodes Connor Curren as Billy Thompson 10 episodes Lewis Ian Bray as Theo 4 episodes Darren Bransford as Dev 8 episodes Madeleine Bowyer as Josie 4 episodes Joana Borja as Yemaya Vasquez 2 episodes Beverly Longhurst as Naomi Jamieson 1 episode Nathan Graham as Young Man at Bus Stop 1 episode Martin Crasborn as Mortuary Assistant 1 episode Sharon Verdegem as Officious Colleague 1 episode Ava Cook as Young Patience (11 years old) 4 episodes Lucy Brownhill as Hotel Cleaner Supervisor 1 episode Christian Contreras as James Cooper 1 episode Jimena Larraguivel as Maria 1 episode Ady van de Plas as Embassy Official 1 episode Claire Schuyffel as Tania Macalinden 1 episode Abigail Gypens as Emily Barret 1 episode Shireen Farkhoy as Miss Page 3 episodes Mark Umbers as Raymond Starr 1 episode Samantha Fadahunsi as Cate Furnish 1 episode Maxwell Whitelock as Alfie Metcalf-Haynes 5 episodes Robert Lonsdale as Peter Venkman 1 episode Rob Ostlere as Kelvin Fitzwalter 1 episode Shereen Martin as Pippa Junior 1 episode Christopher Colquhoun as Edmund Lennox 1 episode Rupert Holliday-Evans as Aldous Tate 1 episode Sand Van Roy as Penny Tate 1 episode Alix Wilton Regan as Marissa Wilson 2 episodes Chris Brooker as Caretaker 1 episode Mark Quartley as Paul Thompson 1 episode Andy Gathergood as Frank Lawrie 1 episode Jessica Ellerby as Bethan Porter 1 episode Jonah Russell as Mason Jenner 1 episode Christian Roe as Lawyer 1 episode Flora Montgomery as Superintendent Zara Blackwood 1 episode Shane Redondo as Sam Fincher 1 episode Adrian Rawlins as Douglas Gilmour 8 episodes Divva as Maya 4 episodes Sarah Gallagher as Hotel Manager 1 episode Chris Cutler as Soco (uncredited) 1 episode Dieuwke de Mooij as Baxter's PA (uncredited) 5 episodes Peter Singh as Mike Waller 1 episode Liam Smith as Slaughterhouse Manager 1 episode Cat Simmons as Jean Crick 1 episode Sonia Ritter as Annie Mitchell 1 episode Jeany Spark as Marina Murray 1 episode Julian De Backer as Jonathan Starper 1 episode Chris Gascoyne as Kevin Gill 1 episode Stuart Laws as Alex 4 episodes Aruhan Galieva as Clara 4 episodes Ansu Kabia as Jimmy Brams 1 episode Tanya Moodie as Jessica Shaw 1 episode Patrick Jeffries as Taxi Driver 1 episode Maimuna Memon as Vanessa Fitzpatrick 1 episode David Robb as Professor John Greville 1 episode Nenda Neururer as Violet 3 episodes Jordan Mahr as Chuong 3 episodes Kazia Pelka as Bernie Hudson 1 episode Rhiannon Clements as Zinzi Rooks 5 episodes Hannah Tointon as Joy 3 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Casting
Sien Josephine Teijssen Rae Hendrie
Writer
Stephen Brady Matt Baker Daniella DeVinter
Stunt Coordinator
Marco Maas Stephanie Carey
Music
Ruben De Gheselle Hannes de Maeyer
Makeup Designer
Liesbet Fijalka
Line Producer
Justine Heirbaut
Location Manager
Jos De Weerdt
Script Supervisor
Sandrien Frantzen
Gaffer
Kristof Collier
Director
Maarten Moerkerke
First Assistant Director
Wouter Boels
Creator
Matt Baker
Executive Producer
Jo McGrath Walter Iuzzolino Dries Vos
Props
William Dengate
Producer
Alison Kee
Associate Producer
Sophie Samuda
Costume Designer
Tine Deseure
Online Editor
Emilie Claeys
Director of Photography
Konrad Widelski
Editor
Lieven Billiet
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

autism police murder police detective police station english police thoughtful york england homicide investigation evidence sincere archivist
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 08, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
47 minutes
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
63