Patience (TV series)
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Patience is a British–Belgian detective drama television series starring Ella Maisy Purvis as autistic police archivist Patience Evans, with Laura Fraser (series 1) and Jessica Hynes (series 2) as police detective inspectors. The series is set in York, England and is adapted from the Franco-Belgian television series Astrid et Raphaëlle (a Bright Minds). The series premiered in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 on 8 January 2025. A second series, with eight episodes, premiered on 7 January 2026. A third series is in production.
Infobox
Genre
Crime drama Mystery
Created by
Matt Baker
Based on
Astrid et Raphaëlle by Alexandre de Seguins and Laurent Burtin
Written by
Matt Baker Stephen Brady (Series 1) Amy Shindler Beth Chalmers (Series 2)
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Starring
Ella Maisy Purvis Laura Fraser Jessica Hynes
Music by
Hannes De Maeyer Ruben De Gheselle
Countries of origin
United Kingdom Belgium
Original language
English
No. of series
2
No. of episodes
14
Executive producers
Jo McGrath Walter Iuzzolino Dries Vos
Producer
Alison Kee
Cinematography
Konrad Widelski
Editor
Lieven Billiet
Camera setup
Arri Alexa Mini LF
Running time
47 minutes
Production companies
Eagle Eye Drama Happy Duck Films Beta Film
Network
PBS Channel 4
Release
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) – present
Tables
First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
6
Episodes
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
Originally released
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
8
Episodes
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
Originally released
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 6 | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | |
· Episodes › Series 1 (2025)
1
1
No.
overall
1
No. in
series
1
Title
"Paper Mountain Girl: Part 1"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Matt Baker
Original release date
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
series
2
Title
"Paper Mountain Girl: Part 2"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Matt Baker
Original release date
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
series
3
Title
"The Missing Link"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Stephen Brady and Matt Baker
Original release date
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
series
4
Title
"The Locked Room"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Stephen Brady and Matt Baker
Original release date
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
series
5
Title
"My Brother's Keeper"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Stephen Brady and Matt Baker
Original release date
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
series
6
Title
"Pandora's Box"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Daniella DeVinter and Matt Baker
Original release date
8 January 2025 (2025-01-08)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
The team is called in after a worker at a meat-processing firm dies while on a bus. Dr Parsons initially suspects tuberculosis, but Patience recognises symptoms of anthrax infection, which is confirmed by tests. The victim is revealed to be a member of an eco-terrorist group targeting meat-processing firms. The team suspects that the group sought t
The team is called in after a worker at a meat-processing firm dies while on a bus. Dr Parsons initially suspects tuberculosis, but Patience recognises symptoms of anthrax infection, which is confirmed by tests. The victim is revealed to be a member of an eco-terrorist group targeting meat-processing firms. The team suspects that the group sought t
No.
overall
The team is called in after a worker at a meat-processing firm dies while on a bus. Dr Parsons initially suspects tuberculosis, but Patience recognises symptoms of anthrax infection, which is confirmed by tests. The victim is revealed to be a member of an eco-terrorist group targeting meat-processing firms. The team suspects that the group sought t
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) | |
| 1 | 1 | "Paper Mountain Girl: Part 1" | Maarten Moerkerke | Matt Baker | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | "Paper Mountain Girl: Part 2" | Maarten Moerkerke | Matt Baker | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | "The Missing Link" | Maarten Moerkerke | Stephen Brady and Matt Baker | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | 3 | |
| 4 | 4 | "The Locked Room" | Maarten Moerkerke | Stephen Brady and Matt Baker | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | 3 | |
| 5 | 5 | "My Brother's Keeper" | Maarten Moerkerke | Stephen Brady and Matt Baker | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | 3 | |
| 6 | 6 | "Pandora's Box" | Maarten Moerkerke | Daniella DeVinter and Matt Baker | 8 January 2025 (2025-01-08) | 3 | |
| The team is called in after a worker at a meat-processing firm dies while on a bus. Dr Parsons initially suspects tuberculosis, but Patience recognises symptoms of anthrax infection, which is confirmed by tests. The victim is revealed to be a member of an eco-terrorist group targeting meat-processing firms. The team suspects that the group sought t | |||||||
· Episodes › Series 2 (2026)
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
series
1
Title
"Vampire"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
<2
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
series
2
Title
"Music in the Minster"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
<2
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
series
3
Title
"The Magpie"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
series
4
Title
"The Timetable"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
series
5
Title
"The Runes"
Directed by
Maarten Moerkerke
Written by
Rachel Smith
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
12
12
No.
overall
12
No. in
series
6
Title
"Paco's Revenge"
Directed by
Raf Reyntjens
Written by
Jacqui Honess-Martin
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
13
13
No.
overall
13
No. in
series
7
Title
"A Monk's Tale"
Directed by
Raf Reyntjens
Written by
Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
3
14
14
No.
overall
14
No. in
series
8
Title
"Hostage"
Directed by
Raf Reyntjens
Written by
Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers
Original release date
7 January 2026 (2026-01-07)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) |
| 7 | 1 | "Vampire" | Maarten Moerkerke | Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | <2 |
| 8 | 2 | "Music in the Minster" | Maarten Moerkerke | Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | <2 |
| 9 | 3 | "The Magpie" | Maarten Moerkerke | Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | 2 |
| 10 | 4 | "The Timetable" | Maarten Moerkerke | Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | 2 |
| 11 | 5 | "The Runes" | Maarten Moerkerke | Rachel Smith | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | 3 |
| 12 | 6 | "Paco's Revenge" | Raf Reyntjens | Jacqui Honess-Martin | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | 2 |
| 13 | 7 | "A Monk's Tale" | Raf Reyntjens | Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | 3 |
| 14 | 8 | "Hostage" | Raf Reyntjens | Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers | 7 January 2026 (2026-01-07) | 2 |
References
- Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/patience-ella-maisy-purvis-interview/
- The Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/patience-channel-4-review-ella-maisy-purvis/
- The Presshttps://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/24269554.york-film-crews-arrive-union-terrace-shoot-patience-drama/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/02/laura-fraser-ella-maisy-purvis-patience-eagle-eye-pbs-beta-film-1235838378/
- YorkMixhttps://yorkmix.com/major-film-project-to-be-shot-across-york-closing-streets-for-six-days/#google_vignette
- The Northern Echohttps://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24267148.patience-detective-drama-set-filmed-york/?ref=rss
- The Presshttps://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/24271489.filming-precentors-court-near-york-minster-patience/
- Ground Newshttps://ground.news/article/laura-fraser-and-ella-maisy-purvis-team-for-cop-drama-series-patience-from-eagle-eye-pbs-and-beta-film
- Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/patience-location-guide-where-filmed/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a64778345/patience-season-2/
- Channel 4https://www.channel4.com/press/news/patience-return-channel-4-second-series
- Channel4https://www.channel4.com/press/news/patience-return-channel-4-third-series
- "Weekly Top 50 Programmes - As Viewed (Jan 24-Dec 25 - select date from dropdown)"https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/as-viewed-top-50/
- "Weekly Top 50 Shows (select date from dropdown)"https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-50-shows/
- Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/patience-channel-4-crime-drama-newsupdate/
- Watch Patiencehttps://www.channel4.com/programmes/patience
- The Presshttps://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25706422.patience-series-2-return-channel-4-january-7/
- Patiencehttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/patience/s01
- Patiencehttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/patience/season-1
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/08/patience-review-detective-dramas-autism-channel-4