THE SYNDICATE, SERIES 1

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“Addictive drama” —The Sun (U.K.) “Superbly realized” —The Sunday Times (U.K.) Winning the lottery was the easy part “Irresistible viewing” —The Daily Telegraph (U.K.) In this riveting British series, five cash-strapped supermarket employees are bracing for their store’s imminent shutdown when their lottery pool wins big. It seems like a godsend—but the syndicate soon learns that good fortune can come at a high price. As the unlikely millionaires walk the tightrope between ruin and reward, the narrative follows each character in turn. Brothers Stuart (Matthew McNulty, Single-Handed) and Jamie (Matthew Lewis, Harry Potter films) are haunted by a crime of desperation, while store manager Bob (Timothy Spall, The King’s Speech) faces a daunting health crisis. Reserved Leanne (Joanna Page, Love Actually) finds her past catching up with her, and kindhearted Denise (Lorraine Bruce, Eden Lake) endures a troubled marriage. Compelling performances complement a sharp script from BAFTA-winning writer Kay Mellor (Band of Gold) in this taut and addictive British drama.