The Trial
5.8
“Would you take your child’s place on trial?”
In 2035, a new law holds parents responsible for their children’s crimes. Set in the United Kingdom, Dione and David Sinclair are thrust into a nightmarish legal battle when their teenage daughter, Teah, commits a serious crime.
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Claire Skinner
Dione Sinclair
Known for
Sleepy Hollow
Sense and Sensibility
Saoirse-Monica Jackson
Inquisitor Sarah Willis
Known for
Derry Girls
The Flash
Ben Miles
David Sinclair
Known for
Andor
Hijack
India Fowler
Teah Sinclair
Known for
Man vs Bee
Safe
Jaz Hutchins
Lieutenant Malik Simons
Edie Clark
Teah
Coralie Clark
Teah
Michael Samuels Director · Mark Burt Writer Samuel Sim Composer
First release May 8, 2025 · Production HireWorks · Working title Milligan's Law
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Milligan's Law
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English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · May 8, 2025
Digital · My5
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United Kingdom
May 8, 2025 · TV · 9 pm on Channel 5
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