Red Eye
A ITV1 Original
On a tense flight from London to Beijing, DC Hana Li is tasked with escorting Dr Matthew Nolan, a man accused of a crime that could topple careers and ignite international tension. The trip should be routine, but as the cabin fills with secrets, Hana discovers a web of deceit that reaches far... Read more
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About Red Eye
On a tense flight from London to Beijing, DC Hana Li is tasked with escorting Dr Matthew Nolan, a man accused of a crime that could topple careers and ignite international tension. The trip should be routine, but as the cabin fills with secrets, Hana discovers a web of deceit that reaches far beyond a single accusation. Murders pile up, suspects shift with every mile, and what starts as a high stakes escort mission spirals into a dangerous conspiracy with consequences that threaten both nations. Hana must handle the pressure of duty, loyalty, and truth while the plane hurtles toward its destination. With every clue danger grows not just for Nolan but for the fragile links between two legal systems.
Produced as a 2024 television series created by Peter A Dowling, Red Eye teams Jing Lusi, Lesley Sharp, Tom Forbes, Martin Compston and Cash Holland in a globe spanning police thriller that blends personal grit with high political stakes.
As of now, there are no major awards announced for Red Eye. The show has drawn attention for its brisk pacing and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Jing Lusi and Martin Compston, who anchor the tense flight bound drama. Critics believe the tight scripting could merit awards consideration.
As a 2024 release, Red Eye's cultural footprint is still taking shape. Early chatter highlights its international setting, diverse cast, and the way it pressures law enforcement to weigh duty against personal risk in a crisis that travels beyond borders. Whether it leaves a lasting imprint remains to be seen.
Audience response has been steady with a 7.1 out of 10 rating from 87 votes. The series foregrounds themes of trust under pressure, moral choices in a cross border investigation, and the human cost of covert operations that blur lines between justice and survival. The pacing keeps tension high.
Details
- Release Date
- April 21, 2024
- User Ratings
- 95 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Network
- ITV1
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Bad Wolf +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Jing Lusi
DC Hana Li
Cash Holland
Ruth Banks
Lesley Sharp
Director General Madeline Delaney
Tom Forbes
Fox
Martin Compston
RSO Clay Brody
Nicholas Rowe
DSEC Alex Peterson
Trevor White
US Ambassador Ronald Tillman
Created by: Peter A. Dowling
Seasons (2 seasons, 12 episodes)
Season 1
6 episodes - 2024
Season 2
6 episodes - 2026