Channel 5 has greenlit Catch You Later, a cat-and-mouse thriller about a police detective still haunted by the one case that he failed to solve.
From Clapperboard, the four-parter features Jason Watkins and Robson Green starring opposite each other. Sunetra Sarker will also star.
Huw Miller (Watkins) is a police detective haunted by an unsolved case of a stalker who taunted his town, mercilessly toying with his victims before eventually killing them. As Huw attempts to settle into retirement, the case is never far from his mind – and when new neighbour, Patrick Harbottle (Green), moves in and utters the chilling phrase “catch you later” – the sign off the stalker used to taunt Huw during the investigation – Huw is determined he’s finally got his man. What follows is a high-stakes game of psychological chess between the two neighbours.
Toby Frow (Silent Witness, Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders) will direct the series with Tom Grieves (Being Human, No Offence, Lucky Man) as writer. Mick Pantaleo is also on board as producer.
Paul Testar, commissioning editor of drama at Channel 5 and Paramount+, commented: “We’re thrilled to bring this trio of brilliant actors in Jason, Robson and Sunetra to this fantastic and compelling story. It’s a privilege to welcome Jason and Sunetra back to Channel 5, and we are delighted to have Robson in one of our dramas for the first time. We think the Channel 5 audience is going to love Tom Grieves’ fascinating cat-and-mouse thriller.”
Watkins added: “Really excited to do another Channel 5 thriller after the success of Coma. This is a different prospect but has all the ingredients for another thrilling ride. So excited to work with Robson and Sunetra. Another complex and fascinating script: so looking forward to beginning filming!”
Green said: “I am so stoked to be working alongside Jason Watkins again on the new Channel 5 drama, Catch You Later. Jason is such a talented actor with a remarkable ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters. The psychological thriller aspect of the story promises to be a gripping ride, and I can’t wait to dive into the cat-and-mouse dynamics that Tom Grieve has crafted. It’s going to be an unforgettable journey!”
Mike Benson, managing director of Clapperboard, added: “When we first read Tom’s original treatment for Catch You Later, we were utterly compelled—the characters, tone and world were so well drawn even at that early stage—and the project and scripts have developed into something really special. We are especially thrilled to finally have the chance to work with Robson and Jason—two of the U.K.’s finest (and nicest!) actors—as well as the ever-brilliant Sunetra Sarker.”
Sebastian Cardwell, deputy chief content officer for Paramount UK, will executive produce the series alongside Testar. Rachel Gesua, Suzi McIntosh and Mike Benson executive produce for Clapperboard while Jonathan Ford and Will Stapley exec for Sphere Abacus.
The series is set to start filming in November 2024, and will air in 2025.
