The Victim - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
Fifteen years after her son's murder, Anna Dean arrives at Edinburgh High Court for the start of a major court case - but who is on trial?
Six months previously, on Halloween, Craig Myers is viciously attacked and discovers he has been accused online of being the notorious child murderer Eddie J. Turner.
The investigation into the online post and the subsequent attack uncovers evidence that D.I. Grover believes incriminates Anna - but senior officers seem intent on blocking his enquiries.
Meanwhile the first day of court proceedings brings Craig and Anna face to face and raises the question - is Craig really Eddie, or is this a case of mistaken identity?
Episode 2
In court, it is the day that Anna has been waiting for, when the man she believes killed her son takes the stand and has to face the world.
Back in the past, living under the suspicion that he is a child killer is taking its toll on Craig and he fears for his daughter's safety, while cracks widen in his relationship with his wife Rebecca.
Meanwhile Anna is determined to prove that D.I. Grover is wrong and that Craig is Eddie J. Turner. Craig's appearance in the witness box brings revelations about his past, but will it provide Anna with the closure she desperately needs?
Episode 3
It is Anna's turn to give evidence, but will she be able to control her anger towards Craig on the stand and convince the jury of her innocence?
With his life imploding, an isolated Craig hits a new low as the trial draws near. Anna's desperate obsession with proving that Craig is Eddie J. Turner is in danger of ripping her family apart.
Meanwhile D.I. Grover discovers a potentially vital new witness.
Episode 4
The jury returns its verdict and Anna discovers her fate in court. Craig and Anna are brought face to face once more, as part of the judicial process, and shocking new revelations come to light.
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