Cracker

Set in Manchester, Cracker follows the complex life of Detective Inspector Fitzwilliam 'Fitz' Fitz, a brilliant but deeply flawed criminal psychologist. Fitz uses his profound understanding of the criminal mind to help his police colleagues solve challenging cases. However, his personal life is often in tatters, plagued by alcoholism, gambling, and a strained relationship with his family, which frequently intersects with his dangerous professional pursuits.

Cracker was a critically acclaimed television series, lauded for its gritty realism, compelling storylines, and the powerful performance of Robbie Coltrane. It tackled dark and complex psychological themes, earning both critical praise and a significant audience following for its intelligence and uncompromising portrayal of crime and its impact.

• Praised for its sharp writing and complex character development.
• Robbie Coltrane's performance as Fitz was widely lauded as a career-defining role.
• The series was noted for its dark, unflinching exploration of crime and psychology.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's intelligence and the compelling, albeit troubled, protagonist. Many appreciate its mature handling of difficult subjects and the psychological depth explored in each case.

Won numerous awards including multiple BAFTA TV Awards and British Comedy Awards for Best Drama Series and Best Actor for Robbie Coltrane.

The character of Detective Inspector Fitz was inspired by the real-life criminal psychologist David Wilson, who later consulted on the show.