Robson Green is known and loved for his portrayal of down-to-earth detective Geordie Keating in ITV’s long-running detective series, Grantchester, which has amassed a legion of fans over the years and is a much-loved staple of the channel.

But Grantchester isn’t Robson Green’s only hit crime drama on ITV. Over 20 years ago, the actor starred in the gritty detective series, Wire in the Blood, which drew in millions of viewers upon its debut in 2002 – and it’s currently available to stream on ITVX.

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Hermione Norris and Robson Green star in Wire in the Blood

The series, which ran for six seasons from 2002 to 2008, sees Robson play oddball psychologist Dr Tony Hill, who helps the police to solve a chain of grisly murders in the fictional town of Bradfield.

If you love Robson Green, but are looking for something a little more sinister than Grantchester, then it’s worth checking out Wire in the Blood. 

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Find out more below…

What is Wire in the Blood about?

Based on Scottish crime writer Val McDermid’s Tony Hill and Carol Jordan novel series, the drama follows eccentric clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill, who is recruited by the police to get inside the heads of serial killers. Teaming up with DCI Carol Jordan (Hermione Norris), Tony takes on tough cases in the hopes of tracking down killers before they strike again.

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Robson Green leads the cast of the crime drama

The ITV log line reads: “Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill is recruited by DI Carol Jordan to solve a terrifying chain of murders in Bradfield. The trouble for Tony is that the rest of the police don’t want his help.”

What have viewers said about the show?

The series is well-loved among crime drama fans and has been hailed as “suspenseful British drama at its best” and an “excellent, gritty series” by viewers.

One person wrote in an online review: “I loved this show, six great series, twisted, bleak and mind bending crimes. The show shocked, thrilled, entertained and intrigued,” while another said the show was worth binge-watching. A third fan penned: “This is one of the best crime series if not the best crime series I’ve ever seen. Robson Green is amazing in it.”

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The series first aired in 2002

Meanwhile, TV critics commented on the show’s dark and gruesome content. The Guardian described the series as “very dark indeed,” while The Times hailed it as “refreshingly quirky and unusually edgy for a British television thriller”.

How to watch Wire in the Blood

All six seasons of Wire in the Blood are available to stream on ITVX now.