Protection

Protection season 1 on ITV1
Watch Protection on ITV1
Status:
Ended
Season 1:
Ended on March 31, 2025
Watched: 0%
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Season: 1
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Mar 16, 2025 Protection
E2 Mar 17, 2025 Don't Trust Anyone
E3 Mar 23, 2025 Pressure
E4 Mar 25, 2025 Sabotage
E5 Mar 30, 2025 In Too Deep
E6 Mar 31, 2025 Conspiracy
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Production Note - Limited Series
Production Type:
Limited Series

Protection is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 6-episode run in May 2024. This high-stakes ITV production, penned by acclaimed screenwriter Kris Mrksa, represents a masterclass in the psychological thriller genre. By centering on the clandestine world of witness protection, the series offers a gritty, authoritative exploration of moral ambiguity and systemic corruption. The narrative is anchored by a powerhouse performance from Siobhan Finneran, ensuring the story maintains a personal, visceral impact. As a definitive limited event, Protection avoids the pitfalls of procedural repetition, opting instead for a meticulously paced, finite arc that resolves its central mystery with absolute narrative finality. It mirrors the prestige of Golden Globe winners, maintaining cinematic values and a commitment to a complete vision.

Filmed entirely on location in Liverpool and the surrounding North West of England by New Pictures.
Confidence: 95% Last Refined: March 2026
Why Watch:
"Discover the lasting cultural footprint of ITV's gritty witness security drama starring Siobhan Finneran."
Series Analysis:
ITV’s Protection arrived as a sharp, uncompromising look at the clandestine world of witness security. Led by the formidable Siobhan Finneran, the series moved beyond standard police procedurals to examine the heavy psychological burden placed on those living under assumed identities. Its legacy lies in how it portrayed the fragility of state-sponsored safety, highlighting a system where the line between guardian and fugitive often blurs. By focusing on the moral decay within the Witness Protection Unit, the show challenged audiences to question the cost of justice. It remains a definitive piece of television for viewers seeking grounded, high-stakes realism. Be sure to set a digital reminder for your watchlist; in this era of reboots, news of a spin-off or revival could surface when least expected.
Tone: Analytical, Historical, and Authoritative Last Updated: March 2026
Network:
ITV1
Seasons:
1
Years:
2025 - 2025
Genre:
Drama, Thriller
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