Marriages are difficult, always. Even those that look easy and on love, have a lot going on behind the scenes and the people work hard to keep them that way. The Split TV series on BBC One takes you inside the divorce capital of the world and gives you an emotional drama that shows the suffering and turmoil that unfolds inside the four walls of a home. The series will premiere on Sundance later in the US.
The Split TV Series Cast
Abi Morgan writes the series shown from the eyes of three female divorce lawyers and highlights the complex realities of splitting up and the legal entanglements. Jessica Hobbs directs the series for BBC One.
The Split (2018)
Developed By: Abi Morgan
Cast: Nicola Walker, Deborah Findlay, Barry Atsma, Annabel Scholey, Meera Syal, Stephen Tompkinson, Fiona Button
Network: BBC One, Sundance
Air Date: April 24 2018, May 23 2018 (Sundance, 10 PM)
Timing: Tuesdays, 9pm
The Split TV Series Plot
The Split TV series examines the fast-paced circuit of high-powered female divorce lawyers through the lens of three sisters – Hannah, Nina and the youngest, Rose. Hannah and Nina are leading divorce and family law lawyers working for rival firms, whilst Rose is still searching for her place in life.
Esteemed divorce lawyer Hannah (Nicola Walker) leaves the family firm when her mother Ruth (Deborah Findlay), formidable personally and professionally, denies her promotion. Taking up a job at a rival firm alongside old flame Christie (Barry Atsma), Hannah wades through scandalous affairs, big-bucks settlements and fraught relationship battles. Here she comes head to head with Ruth and impulsive sister Nina (Annabel Scholey) in the bitter divorce of Goldie (Meera Syal) and multi-millionaire husband Davey (Stephen Tompkinson). Meanwhile, the wedding of younger sister Rose (Fiona Button) looms on the horizon.
When their separated father returns after 30 years, the sisters are forced to confront their past. Facing the reality of her dad’s abandonment, and reconnecting with ‘the one who got away’ Christie and Hannah begins to question her relationships with the men in her life – including her seemingly contented marriage to the smart and affable Nathan (Stephen Mangan).
The Split TV Series Trailer
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The Split Episode Guide
Can’t wait to find out what’s in store for you on the new legal drama, get a peek inside here.
Episode 1
Multi-millionaire Sportswear mogul Davey McKenzie and his childhood sweetheart Goldie embark on a painful divorce and a wrangle for control of the family business. And in a bitter custody battle Rex Pope, a well-known stand-up comedian, takes on his angry estranged wife and former comedy agent.
Episode 2
As Hannah continues to fight her feelings for Christie, she buries herself in her work, refusing to engage with issues at home involving their eldest daughter, Liv and pushing Christie towards the arms of her sister, Nina. Meanwhile Oscar wants to see his estranged daughters. Can Nina and Rose persuade Hannah to meet with the father who abandoned them 30 years ago?
Episode 3
Ruth continues to evade questions regarding Oscar’s return and the increasing concern over Defoe’s finances. When Rose loses her engagement ring, she finds herself in a compromising and unexpected situation that throws her into turmoil.
Episode 4
Working on a case involving a member of Parliament, Hannah grows increasingly close to Christie and further away from Nathan and her family. Davey is confronted by Goldie during an important meeting, revealing she is threatening far more than just him if she keeps digging into the finances.
Episode 5
Hannah, for so long adept at navigating other people’s lives and relationships, is confronted with painful questions about her own.Elsewhere a repentant Nina tries to make up for all the pain she has caused, as Rose desperately tries to deal with the aftermath of her sister’s outburst.
Episode 6
Maya, Oscar’s second wife, finally arrives in London. As the family try to heal past divisions and celebrate the future, Hannah and Nathan are fighting to save their marriage. Elsewhere Goldie finally has her day in court, only to discover a devastating final secret that changes everything.
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