Desperate Measures
“It's just business.”
Creator
Tim Dynevor, Mike Benson
Director
Anthony Philipson
Rowan's life spirals when Finn is coerced into a botched drug deal by a local gang. With Finn's life on the line and a violent gang leader encroaching on her life, Rowan is faced with recouping the money that Finn lost.
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
Amanda Abbington
Rowan Taylor · 4 eps
Warren Brown
Patrick · 4 eps
Francis Magee
Mal Taylor · 4 eps
Sunetra Sarker
Varisha · 4 eps
Seb Cardinal
Clive Powell · 4 eps
Gábor Nagypál
Kristof · 4 eps
Jonathan Nyati
Detective Simmons · 4 eps
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Jesse Cescatti-McFarlane
Finn Taylor · 4 eps
Matt Devere
Police Officer Evans · 3 eps
Lejaun Sheppard
Trevor · 3 eps
Caroline Boulton
Fire Chief Ryan · 2 eps
Roderick Hill
IT Guy · 2 eps
Jeremy Wheeler
Pawn shop owner · 2 eps
Tünde Bodnár
Nurse · 1 eps
Zsolt Páll
Jerry the Guard · 1 eps
Ralph Berkin
Desk Sergeant · 1 eps
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Trailer
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Desperate Measures
Where to Watch
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5 Episode Guide
1
Episode 1
Bank clerk Rowan receives unexpected news at work, while her son Finn jumps into a car with the wrong person. Just a few hours later, they are completely in the clutches of a violent gangster.
2
Episode 2
Rowan makes a plan to get the money to Kristof. Patrick agrees to help, but first they have to get hold of some security codes that only Varisha has access to. Meanwhile, Rowan's father Mal does everything he can to find Finn.
3
Episode 3
Simmons' visit creates unease in the group. Rowan finds it hard to trust Patrick and tries not to involve him more than necessary. When all the puzzle pieces have fallen into place, it's time to get down to business.
4
Episode 4
The plan has backfired and Varisha is pressed into police interrogation with Simmons. Rowan goes to meet Kristof and realizes that she must take a big risk if she is ever going to save her son.
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