Exile
Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.
★ 7.2/10 · 23 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
John SimmTom Ronstadt
Jim BroadbentSam Ronstadt
Olivia ColmanNancy Ronstadt
Nico MirallegroTeenage Tom Ronstadt
Claire GooseMandy- Daryl FishwickWendy
Shaun DooleyMike Eldridge
