The series premiered on Sky Atlantic on 7 September 2017, and became available on Amazon Video internationally on 29 September.[4] Series 2 premiered 24 January 2019.[5] The third and final series takes place in Liverpool, England.[6] Production for the series commenced in 2019,[7] with all episodes airing in December 2020.
Synopsis
Former London undercover police detective Jim Worth is the seemingly gentle police chief of Little Big Bear, a small town at the edge of the Canadian Rockies, where his family of four has moved to escape his violent past.[1] But, thanks to a chief of security for North Stream Oil, the oil company that dominates the town, Worth's past catches up with him and he and his wife Angela call into service Jim's violent, alcoholic alter-ego, Jack Devlin, to fight anyone they suspect of hurting their family.[8] The local head of public relations for North Stream, Elizabeth Bradshaw, wavers between ethics and criminality against a backdrop of rough oil workers and bikers.
Cast and characters
Tim Roth as James "Jim" Worth, a former Metropolitan Police detective and the new Chief of Little Big Bear Police, and as Jack Devlin, Worth's violent alter-ego, which he slips into when under the influence of alcohol.[8]
Christina Hendricks as Elizabeth Bradshaw (series 1–2), Vice President of Stakeholder Relations for North Stream Oil. Bradshaw has the job of trying to maintain a peaceful working relationship with North Stream and the local populace. This is made difficult by her dispute with Chief Worth. She often finds herself on morally ambiguous ground.[9]
Oliver Coopersmith as Simon "Whitey" Brown (series 1—2), Frank's nephew with a past connection to Worth.[8]
Ian Puleston-Davies as Frank Keane, a criminal figure from Jim's past; uncle of Whitey.[8]
Sarah Podemski as Constable, later Chief Denise Minahik, a First Nations officer with Little Big Bear Police, and second-in-command to Chief Worth. Also in a somewhat secret relationship with Constable McGillen. Her estranged father is a Chief in the local First Nations tribe.[8]
Ryan Kennedy as Constable Nick McGillen, a junior officer with Little Big Bear Police, in a somewhat secret relationship with Constable Minahik.[8]
Lynda Boyd as Randy, the owner of Randy's Roadhouse, a bar and later strip club; partner of Frank Keane.
Michelle Thrush as Jaclyn Letendre (series 1–2), a member of the Ipowahtaman tribe who relocates to the Musqwa reserve.
Aired weekly on Sky Atlantic; the entire series was also available to download via Sky Box Sets and Now TV on 24 January 2019.[15] Amazon Prime released the whole season two in the US on 7 March 2019[16] but they have yet to reveal a date for release in the UK. A DVD & Blu-Ray release is due on 15 April 2019 and is currently available to pre-order.[17] Amazon's episode guide lists an extra episode in addition to the original 9 episodes released by Sky Atlantic. The reason for this is that the original season premiere "Prairie Gothic" was a special feature length episode that ran for 1 hour 20 minutes. Amazon split this episode into two parts of just under 45 minutes, the first part retaining the title and number of the original episode and the second part becoming a new episode titled "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and numbered as episode two. The remaining episodes were numbered 3-10 which means that they don't match the original episode numbers.
This episode list reflects the original Sky Atlantic episode list.[18]
No.
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
Viewers (millions)
1
"Prairie Gothic"
Gilles Bannier
Rowan Joffé
24 January 2019 (2019-01-24)
TBA
Following directly on from the events of My Love is Vengeance, Jack lies bleeding on the mountainside, having been shot by Anna. Terrified by her own actions, a confused Anna flees, pursued by Angela, who leaves Jack to die. Anna reaches an Ammonite community on the border of Little Big Bear, where she tries to commit suicide but is saved from death by teenager Rosa Nickel, daughter of the local pastor. Meanwhile, Jack awakens from a period of unconsciousness and manages to make his way into the forest, where he sets fire to Whitey's cabin to signal for help.
2
"Resist Not Evil"
Chris Baugh
Rowan Joffé
31 January 2019 (2019-01-31)
TBA
Anna begins to integrate with the Ammonite community, being baptised by Father Johan in a desperate attempt to leave her former life behind. Elizabeth and Angela continue to hide out at her company mansion, which has now been cut off from the grid. Father Johan struggles to conceal a shipment of cocaine that he has smuggled across the border from Mexico for a cartel of dangerous criminals. A deranged Jack continues to cause misery amongst the Ammonite community with his tirade of abuse, climaxing with him driving his police truck through the community church in the middle of a service.
3
"Consequences (Elizabeth and Johan's Story)"
Jim Loach
Rowan Joffé
7 February 2019 (2019-02-07)
TBA
Johan panics when the cartel come calling for the drugs, but they are nowhere to be found. Jaclyn manages to track down Elizabeth and Angela and demands $100,000 in return for her silence. As Elizabeth tries to raise the required funds, she finds herself unwittingly caught in the middle of the feud between Jack and Frank.
4
"Jack and Coke (Jack and Angela's Story)"
Jim Loach
Thomas Martin
14 February 2019 (2019-02-14)
TBA
As the same day plays out from the perspective of Jack and Angela, Angela approaches Jack for help in an attempt to help a desperate Elizabeth. Jack concocts an elaborate plan to mix Johan's drugs with baby powder in order to double the quantity, but when Frank refuses his offer of a deal, he decides to rob Randy's Roadhouse, unaware that an illegal poker game involving several wealthy townsfolk is taking place in the backroom.
5
"The Bagman Cometh"
Chris Baugh
Rowan Joffé
21 February 2019 (2019-02-21)
TBA
Anna pleads with Jack to help Johan out of his predicament. Jack offers to help on the understanding that Johan opens up to his family about his secret life. Sarah questions Johan's motives for smuggling cocaine, to which he reveals that he was forced into a life of crime after the cartel murdered his brother as repayment for an unpaid loan taken against diesel supplies for a harvest crop which failed, leaving the family penniless and unable to pay back what they owe.
6
"Age Of Anxiety"
Sue Tully
Rowan Joffé
28 February 2019 (2019-02-28)
TBA
Jack comes face to face with the cartel's bagman, who after fearing retribution from his superiors, decides to take his own life - but not before telling Jack that 'Liverpool' is coming for him. Denise interrogates Elizabeth over the disappearance of Jaclyn, prompting an unexpected accusation of murder towards Jack and Angela.
7
"Subterranean Fire"
Sue Tully
Rowan Joffé
7 March 2019 (2019-03-07)
TBA
Jack negotiates the safe return of the drugs, allowing Johan to meet with the cartel to give them what they are rightfully owed. Sarah organises for Rosa to leave the colony to spend time with her cousin in Nelson. Jack, continually haunted over Whitey's death, decides to extract the truth from Frank once and for all.
8
"Wild Flower"
Justin Chadwick
Nathaniel Price
14 March 2019 (2019-03-14)
TBA
As Jack, Angela and Anna prepare to flee back to England on false passports, they come across Rosa's lifeless body on the roadside. Whilst re-uniting Rosa with her family, Jack receives an unexpected delivery containing photographs of his loved ones. Aware that the threat against him is edging ever closer, Jack approaches the colony for help in slaying all of his demons once and for all.
9
"The Unseen"
Justin Chadwick
Rowan Joffé & Nathaniel Price
21 March 2019 (2019-03-21)
TBA
As Jack's past finally comes back to haunt him, he executes his plan of action with the help from an unexpected source.
Series 3 (2020)
Titled "Tin Star: Liverpool", the action moved to Liverpool.
Angela comes face-to-face with a very personal name on the list. The Worths go on a wild night out.
3
"Loves Young Dream"
Stewart Svaasand
Alexander Stewart
17 December 2020 (2020-12-17)
TBA
Michael and Catherine clash over their next move. The Worths' new plan causes problems for Anna.
4
"Collateral"
Stewart Svaasand
Robert Fraser
17 December 2020 (2020-12-17)
TBA
A conflicted Lunt is forced to make a choice with potentially deadly consequences.
5
"All Roads"
Paulette Randall
Nathaniel Price
24 December 2020 (2020-12-24)
TBA
The fallout from the Worths' visit continues and Jack takes solace in an unexpected place.
6
"Come to the Edge"
Alice Troughton
Rowan Joffé
24 December 2020 (2020-12-24)
TBA
Jack and Angela celebrate their long-awaited wedding. A split-second decision has fatal repercussions.
Production
Filming took place in Alberta from June to December 2016, with scenes mainly shot in the town of High River, Alberta, located just south of Calgary.[3][19][20]
