Marcella_
"Detective. Witness. Suspect."
Marcella is shocked to the core of her being when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, Marcella returns to the Met’s Murder Squad. Ten years ago Marcella gave up her fast-tracked police career to marry and devote her life to her family. With the abrupt end to her marriage and isolated from her 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son, Marcella throws herself into work to stop herself from falling apart.
Created By
Hans Rosenfeldt
Network
ITV1
Episodes
24
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
23 countries
Hoopla
FREE
2 countries
ITVX
FREE
1 country
S
STV Player
FREE
1 country
SBS On Demand
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Marcella has 3 seasons with 24 episodes spanning 2016-2021.
Rating
Marcella holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 267 votes.
Year context
Marcella first aired 10 years ago in 2016.
CAST (19)
Anna Friel
Marcella Backland
Nicholas Pinnock
Jason Backland
Ray Panthaki
DI Rav Sangha
Sinéad Cusack
Sylvie Gibson
Amanda Burton
Katherine Macguire
Nina Sosanya
DCI Laura Porter
Jamie Bamber
DI Tim Williamson
Harry Lloyd
Henry Gibson
Ian Puleston-Davies
Peter Cullen
Robert Whitelock
Guy Roberts
Laura Carmichael
Maddy Stevenson
Charlie Covell
DC Alex Dier
Jack Doolan
DC Mark Travis
David Mallet
Phil Maxwell
Maeve Dermody
Grace Gibson
Nick Hendrix
Adrien Cooper
Patrick Baladi
Stephen Holmes
Ben Cura
Matthew Neil
Tobias Santelmann
Yann Hall
SEASONS (3 seasons, 24 episodes)
SEASON 1Series 1
01
Episode 1
Former detective Marcella Backland is shocked to the core when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, she returns…
02
Episode 2
The Gibson family are in a state of panic when Grace is discovered missing, and Marcella tries to make sense of the previous evening's events,…
03
Episode 3
Grace's body is discovered by the police and Marcella tries to keep her head and hide the fact that she was one of the last people to see her…
04
Episode 4
An aborted attack on an elderly man gives the police a new lead in the Grove Park killings, while Marcella tries to track down the…
05
Episode 5
Mo holds the police responsible when Hassan is shot, while Marcella triumphs over Peter Cullen and finally gets the information she is after relating to…
06
Episode 6
The killer's next victim is a six-year-old girl, which devastates Marcella, and a DNA match gives the police team its strongest lead yet. Meanwhile, DI…
07
Episode 7
Mo confronts Marcella after finding his brother dead, while the detective has her doubts as the police continue to investigate Yann. Tim starts to look…
08
Episode 8
In her desperate hunt for Matthew, Marcella questions Henry at his home. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts on Jason as Tim's investigation into the murder of…
SEASON 2Series 2
01
Episode 1
The discovery of a young boy's body sends Marcella and the team after a child killer.
02
Episode 2
Dr Fairclough tells Marcella that it might be a good idea to go back to the root cause of her blackouts - Juliet's cot death.…
03
Episode 3
Marcella digs deep in her attempts to take down Phil Dawkins, but her dogged pursuit has tragic consequences, causing her to question everything. Meanwhile, her…
04
Episode 4
Adam gets away from the killer's prison but loses consciousness while trying to escape in the car of an elderly couple. Meanwhile, Marcella confronts Reg…
05
Episode 5
Kevin Hoffs and his blue lorry are found abandoned in a lay by. Leann informs Marcella that the lorry had been there for 36 hours.…
06
Episode 6
The arrest of Vince Whitman causes massive fallout between Tim and Marcella. Meanwhile, Postfeed24’s internet viral video leads the team to discover another body much…
07
Episode 7
Marcella heads to Nigel Stafford's house to question him. As she walks around the house she finds a small grave before heading inside the unlocked…
08
Episode 8
Marcella has no time to lose as the killer has Edward. Following leads she races to the killer's house, but finds it empty except for…
SEASON 3Series 3
01
Episode 1
Eighteen months later, Marcella has a new life as a deep undercover operative in Belfast, spying on a powerful family that's running a shady business.
02
Episode 2
Marcella is recognized on the street, and later finds an odd note on her windshield. When DCI Sangha arrives in Belfast, Bobby must cover his…
03
Episode 3
Marcella receives an anonymous package. At Jessie's vigil, DCI Sangha spots an eerily familiar face. Finn finds out who sold Jessie the heroin.
04
Episode 4
The Maguires arrange for Bobby to leave the U.K., but the plan goes awry en route to the airport. Katherine sends a threatening message to…
05
Episode 5
Her stalker's latest threat leaves Marcella suspicious of Frank. After recognizing one of Bobby's abductors in police records, she tracks him down.
06
Episode 6
Marcella recalls how Frank rescued and reprogrammed her 18 months earlier. When Stacey flees from the Maguires with her baby, Marcella must find her.
07
Episode 7
Finn uses Rory's phobia to bully him into an alliance. Marcella confronts Frank with a discovery about his past. DCI Sangha learns of Stacey's arrest.
08
Episode 8
Marcella's latest blackout leaves her with an unexplained corpse. Wondering why DCI Sangha is still in Belfast, Jack decides to investigate on his own.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
24
Episodes
45 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Hans Rosenfeldt
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Marcella about?
Marcella is shocked to the core of her being when her husband Jason leaves her unexpectedly, confessing he no longer loves her. Heartbroken, Marcella returns to the Met’s Murder Squad. Ten years ago Marcella gave up her fast-tracked police career to marry and devote her life to her family. With the abrupt end to her marriage and isolated from her 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son, Marcella throws herself into work to stop herself from falling apart.
Where can I watch Marcella?
Marcella is available on Netflix, Hoopla, ITVX, STV Player, SBS On Demand. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Marcella have?
Marcella has 3 seasons with 24 episodes total.
Who created Marcella?
Marcella was created by Hans Rosenfeldt.
Who stars in Marcella?
The cast of Marcella includes Anna Friel, Nicholas Pinnock, Ray Panthaki, Sinéad Cusack, Amanda Burton.
What is the rating of Marcella?
Marcella has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 267 votes on TMDB.
Is Marcella still running?
Marcella has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama
