What Is ‘Scott & Bailey’ About?

When audiences first meet Janet and Rachel,the two couldn’t be more different.

Rachel is fiery and impulsive, but a brilliant detective who is integral in solving the crimes each episode.

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However, her decision-making in her personal life further complicates things and sometimes bleeds into her work.

It turns out though that,despite their differences, they make a brilliant teamand quickly become close friends.

Sharp portrays the more seasoned Janet Scott with a quiet strength and a calming presence.

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Jones' portrayal of the more chaoticRachel Bailey is incredibly vulnerable and raw at times.

Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie star in this intense thriller.

So we wanted to mix a good character-based show with the plot-driven stuff."

Suranne Jones as Rachel Bailey and Sally Lindsay as Alison Bailey in “Scott & Bailey'

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For fans ofcharacter-driven detective dramas,Scott & Baileyis a must-watch.

The series broke ground byshowcasing strong, multidimensional female protagonists played by incredible actors.

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