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About Better

Better is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on BBC One on February 13, 2023. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5, aired on March 13, 2023.

After a family tragedy is narrowly averted, a corrupt police detective undergoes a painful moral awakening and decides to put right twenty years of wrongdoing but satisfying her newfound conscience won't be straightforward.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

5 episodes · 1 season

Series 1

2023 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    5. Episode 5

    Finale

    As Vernon is taken into custody, Lou attempts to live a normal life within the law and deal with suspicion from Sandy, but finds herself pushed to breaking point.

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    4. Episode 4

    Lou makes one last desperate attempt to bring Col down, but things do not go exactly as she hoped. Feeling powerless, Ceri resorts to drastic action in order to defend his family.

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    3. Episode 3

    Lou and Vernon’s plans to take Col down threaten to trigger a bloody gang war, while Owen and Donal grow ever closer. Esther becomes curious about Lou’s erratic behaviour.

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    2. Episode 2

    Lou struggles to keep up appearances with Col, inviting further suspicion. Desperate to get away from Col and clear her conscience, she seeks help from an unexpected source.

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    1. Episode 1

    After her son almost dies, corrupt detective Lou Slack attempts to make amends for her misdeeds but realises she must betray the dangerous drug baron she has been working for.

Cast & crew

Created by Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent

  • Anton Lesser

    Anton Lesser

    Vernon Marley

  • Moe Bar-El

    Moe Bar-El

    Artem

  • Ceallach Spellman

    Ceallach Spellman

    Donal McHugh

  • Tillie Amartey

    Jade Wilkes

  • Kaya Moore

    Kaya Moore

    Noel Wilkes

  • Kate Rutter

    Kate Rutter

    Juliet Donovan

  • Joseph Steyne

    Joseph Steyne

    Joleon

  • Florian Rafuna

    Florian Rafuna

    Thomas Ajazi

  • Chantelle Pierre

    Shaheen

  • Emma Somerville

    Gayle

  • Michal Nowak

    Roman

  • Iona Mckeown

    Aoife McHugh

  • Julie Edwards

    Lynne

  • Souad Faress

    Souad Faress

    Zaara Slack

  • Caroline Chesworth

    Caroline Chesworth

    Jenny

  • Kate Hampson

    Kate Hampson

    Rachel

Better FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Better?

Better has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 13, 2023.

When did the latest episode of Better come out?

The most recent episode of Better, Season 1 Episode 5, aired on March 13, 2023.

How many seasons of Better are there?

Better has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did Better first air?

Better first aired on BBC One on February 13, 2023.

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