Chance

Set in San Francisco, Eldon Chance is a forensic neuropsychiatrist who prides himself on objectivity even as the city pulses with danger. A routine consultation spirals into something far messier when a case of mistaken identity plunges him into a shadowy network of violence and deceit. As he digs deeper, Chance finds himself crossing lines he once swore he would never cross, pulled along by unexpected loyalties, a wary police presence, and a mind bending tangle of illness and manipulation. The streets become a pressure cooker where every choice reverberates through his career, his family, and his sense of who he really is, blurring the line between doctor and patient in his own mind.

The series premiered in 2016, created by Alexandra Cunningham and Kem Nunn, and adapts Kem Nunn's novel Chance. Episodes were directed by a rotating team, lending a variable noir mood to the storytelling, with a visual style that leans into shadows and late light.

Critics highlighted the show's dense mood and psychological focus, exploring identity, ethical ambiguity, and power in a city where institutions collide with private desire. It questions how a clinician's training can become a liability when danger takes on a human face. The storytelling leans on quiet tension, intimate character moments, and moral gray areas rather than loud action.

The show built a small but devoted following among fans of literary adaptations and tense psychological drama. While not a mainstream hit, it contributed to late 2010s TV trends that favor character driven crime stories over big action. Its tone and performances linger with viewers who value mood over spectacle.

Awards: There are no major award nominations listed for Chance. The series earned praise for performances, especially the lead, and for translating the source material to a moody screen drama, but it did not become a major award contender.