Episode 1 S01E01
London, 1971. In an age of open racism, fervent nationalism and anti-establishment passion, two politically engaged and idealistic young lovers, Marcus Hill and Jas Mitra, fight back against the injustice and deep-rooted prejudice they face on a daily basis. But, unbeknownst to them, they are being targeted by Special Branch's Black Power Desk, led by police officer DCI Nicholas Pence and his deputy, Cullen.
Series Cast

Freida Pinto
Jas Mitra

Babou Ceesay
Marcus

Idris Elba
Kent

Daniel Mays
Cullen

Nicholas Pinnock
Julian

Wunmi Mosaku
Kenya

Rob Jarvis
Ackerley

Neve McIntosh
Emily Pence

Seeta Indrani
Savi Mitra

Abraham Lewis
Ronnie Pence

Patrick Gibson
Connor Fallon

Sophia Brown
Christine

Patsy Ferran
Ronnie's Girl

Tadhg Murphy
Eóin

Nathaniel Martello-White
Dhari

Zawe Ashton
Omega

Rory Kinnear
Pence

Denise Gough
Fallon

Brandon Scott
Leroy