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I Fought the Law

First Air: August 31, 2025 · Status: Returning Series · 0/10 · Drama, Crime

Julie disappeared in 1990 and her body was found 80 days later. The killer was acquitted twice due to mistrials but later admitted to the murder. The archaic double jeopardy law prevented a retrial until ensuring justice for Julie.

Cast

Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith
Ann Ming
Daniel York Loh
Daniel York Loh
Charlie Ming
Enzo Cilenti
Enzo Cilenti
DS Mark Braithwaite
Marlowe Chan-Reeves
Marlowe Chan-Reeves
Olivia Ng
Olivia Ng
Angela Ming
Jake Davies
Jake Davies
Kent Riley
Kent Riley
Rufus Jones
Rufus Jones

Crew

  • Writer: Jamie Crichton
  • Original Story: Ann Ming

Overview

Julie disappeared in 1990 and her body was found 80 days later. The killer was acquitted twice due to mistrials but later admitted to the murder. The archaic double jeopardy law prevented a retrial until ensuring justice for Julie.


Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2025 4 Episodes

Premiered on August 31, 2025.

  • Episode 1
    E1: Episode 1 0.0
    1989 - Ann Ming is distraught when her daughter Julie goes missing and pleads with the police to help find her.
    August 31, 2025 46 min
  • Episode 2
    E2: Episode 2 0.0
    Ann puts further pressure on the police to find out what happened to Julie before a suspect is charged and is subject to a jury's verdict.
    September 1, 2025 47 min
  • Episode 3
    E3: Episode 3 0.0
    Ann and Charlie try to rebuild their life together as a shock confession sees Ann launch a campaign that is thwarted by an 800-year-old law.
    September 7, 2025 46 min
  • Episode 4
    E4: Episode 4 0.0
    Ann takes on the British justice system in an attempt to repeal the double jeopardy law in a bid to finally see justice for her daughter Julie.
    September 8, 2025 47 min