British crime drama on BBC beats Line of Duty as fans call it 'greatest show'

Time, the BBC's anthology crime drama, has drawn acclaim as critics and audiences compare it with Line of Duty. Created by Jimmy McGovern and co-written with Helen Black, the series spans two seasons, each featuring three hour-long episodes and exploring life inside HM Prison Service. Series one aired on BBC One on June 6, 2021, with series two debuting on October 29, 2023. The ensemble includes Sean Bean and Stephen Graham in the first run, and a second-season lineup featuring Jodie Whittaker, Tamara Lawrance, Bella Ramsey and Siobhan Finneran. Production took place largely in the Liverpool City Region, with HM Prison Shrewsbury serving as a key setting for the prison wings and cells.