''Bloodlines'' is a two-episode British detective fiction thriller and a leading dramatic vehicle for

Emma Pierson Emma Jane Pierson (born 30 April 1981) is an English actress. Her appearances in television programmes include the role of Anna Thornton-Wilton in the BBC television drama '' Hotel Babylon'', and '' SunTrap'', '' Days Like These'', '' Beast ...

, who stars as rookie police officer Justine Hopkin. The series, produced by Granada Television and directed by Philip Martin, premiered on ITV on 31 January 2005, at 9PM, with episode two airing on 1 February 2005, again at 9PM. Episodes one and two are each 90 minutes in length. Initially envisioned as returning series, ITV chose not to recommission ''Bloodlines'' after viewing figures fell well below the expected target.

Plot

After Elaine Hopkin (

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) is found dead, the victim of an apparent an OD suicide, her firstborn Mark (

Kieran O'Brien Kieran O'Brien (born 1973) is an English actor. Early life and education Born in Oldham, Lancashire, O'Brien grew up in nearby Royton, and was educated at the Bishop Henshaw Roman Catholic Memorial High School in Rochdale. Career O'Brien bega ...

) refuses to even inform his dad James (

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), who is locked up for murder. Kid sister Justine (

), a cocky uniformed cop, goes to visit him, only to learn that he has just been released. After the autopsy concludes asphyxiation, she compromises friendly DC Jake Bannerman ( Max Beesley)'s official investigation by taking rash actions against procedure.

Cast

as P.C. Justine Hopkin *

as James Hopkin *

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as D.C.I. Paul Jordan * Max Beesley as D.C. Jake Bannerman *

as Mark Hopkin * Andy Rashleigh as D.I. Derek Thompson *

as Elaine Hopkin

Episodes

References

External links

* {{Philip Martin 2005 British television series debuts 2005 British television series endings ITV television dramas Television shows set in London Television shows produced by Granada Television Television series by ITV Studios 2000s British television miniseries 2000s British drama television series 2000s British crime television series Detective television series English-language television shows