Rellik2017
“Beginning. The End is Just the...”
Created by Jack Williams, Harry Williams
🏆 1 win & 1 nomination
The premise
A serial killer thriller told in reverse, unravelling the truth behind a series of murders as DCI Gabriel Markham hunts down a brutal killer.
Horror Vault's take
Rellik flips the serial killer procedural on its head by telling its story in reverse chronological order, pulling viewers backward through a trail of brutal murders toward a truth buried in the past. DCI Gabriel Markham — scarred in more ways than one — becomes consumed by his pursuit of a merciless killer, and the unconventional structure keeps you perpetually off-balance. Each episode peels back another layer of misdirection, rewarding close attention with slowly crystallising dread. It's a dark, character-driven thriller that prioritises psychological tension over conventional detective storytelling.
Content: Violence, Depictions Of Murder, Scarring And Disfigurement
Episode Guide
S1.E1 · Episode 1Premiere10.0Sep 11, 2017 · 60 min · Dir: Sam Miller
DCI Gabriel Markham and his team are working to find a serial killer when a break in the case leads them to a potential culprit. Gabriel is torn between his conviction that they already know who the killer is and the seemingly irrefutable e
S1.E2 · Episode 210.0Sep 18, 2017 · 60 min · Dir: Sam Miller
Gabriel comes face to face with the prime suspect in the serial murders, but his deep personal connection to the case could risk jeopardising his career. As a dangerous game of cat and mouse ramps up to a shocking climax, Gabriel begins to
S1.E3 · Episode 34.8Sep 25, 2017 · 60 min · Dir: Sam Miller
Gabriel and the team are dealing with the fact that another body has been discovered, seemingly the work of the serial killer. Questions are raised about Gabriel’s suitability to be leading this case, and the rest of his team have to step u
S1.E4 · Episode 410.0Oct 2, 2017 · 60 min · Dir: Hans Herbots
An unexpected tip off convinces Gabriel and his team to launch a risky mission designed to catch the killer in the act. Meanwhile, Elaine confronts the demons of her past. Gabriel is forced to face up to his changed self and the indelible
S1.E5 · Episode 510.0Oct 9, 2017 · 60 min
The story of the acid murderer's first victim is revealed, as another suspect enters the frame. Gabriel receives some help in his investigation from an unexpected source - but is the situation more complex than it seems?
Cast
Richard Dormer
DCI Gabriel Markham
Jodi Balfour
DI Elaine Shepard
Kieran Bew
DI Mike Sutherland
Lærke Winther
Lisa Markham
Shannon Tarbet
Hannah Markham
Reece Ritchie
DC Asim Fry
Ray Stevenson
Det Supt Edward Benton
Paterson Joseph
Isaac Taylor
Michael Wildman
DI Martin Brook
Joseph Macnab
DC Sam Myers
Faye Castelow
DS Jenny Roberts
Mimî M. Khayisa
DC Andrea Reed
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