A Confession (2019) is a powerful British true-crime drama series that follows Detective Steve Fulcher’s controversial investigation into a missing person case, exploring justice, morality, and the emotional impact of crime with gripping realism and compelling storytelling.
Sian O'Callaghan goes missing after a Friday night out in Swindon Old Town. As the family desperately waits for news, the police search for any clues to where she could be.
Fulcher is faced with the possibility that a senior officer who committed suicide could be the man responsible for Sian's disappearance.
Fulcher takes prime suspect Christopher Halliwell to a remote location to question him about Sian's whereabouts.
Whilst testifying in court, Fulcher finds that his decision not to advise the suspect of his PACE rights has serious consequences.
Fulcher's career is on the line as he faces an IPCC disciplinary hearing.
Following a rude demotion, Fulcher exiles himself in a Middle East teaching position. A new team of legals re-examine the PACE laws and bring him back for justice.
