Prey

About Prey

Prey is a high-octane dramatic crime thriller released in 2014. Produced by Red Production Company for ITV, the series follows the life of Detective Sergeant Marcus Farrow, played by John Simm. A well-regarded policeman, Farrow finds his world crumbling down when he becomes accused of a terrible crime. Determined to clear his name, Farrow goes on the run to bring to light the real culprits.

Making / Production

Nicholas Gleaves, who is also an actor in the series, penned Prey. Tom Shankland served as the director of this gripping series, striving to keep every scene suspenseful and moving at a high pace.

Actors

  
John Simm stars as Detective Sergeant Marcus Farrow. Known for his intense and emotional performances, Simm does an exceptional job portraying a man framed and desperate to rectify things.

  
Rosie Cavaliero plays the role of Detective Constable Susan Reinhardt, tasked with the mission to recapture Farrow. Through her brilliant performance, she portrays a character struggling with personal demons while maintaining professionalism.

  
Craig Parkinson plays the role of Detective Chief Inspector Sean Devlin. Parkinson's portrayal adds a chilling edge to this character, keeping audiences guessing about his true intentions.


Trivia / Interesting Facts

  
The series ran for two seasons, with the first season told from the viewpoint of Marcus Farrow and the second from Susan Reinhardt's perspective.
  
  
The plotline for each episode was tightly guarded to avoid spoilers, maintaining high suspense for viewers.
  
  
Despite being set in Manchester, many scenes were filmed in Liverpool.


Quotes

  
"I'm innocent, I'm not going to stop."
  
  
"Somebody I trusted... framed me."
  
  
"I just want my life back."


Music, Soundtrack

  
Glen Gabriel composed the suspenseful and dynamic soundtrack for the series that complements the fast-paced story-line perfectly.
  
  
Characters' emotions and situation are beautifully underlined by the music, greatly enhancing the viewing experience.