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Limited Series – Lockerbie: A Search for Truth

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Dr. Jim Swire searches for justice following the death of his daughter Flora in one of the worst air disasters in history: the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. On December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew, as well as 11 residents on the ground, were killed when a plane exploded over the quiet town of Lockerbie, Scotland. Thirteen years later, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was convicted of the crime and later released on compassionate grounds. In the wake of Flora's death, Jim is named head of the UK victims' group and, after years of relentless campaigning, becomes instrumental in bringing Megrahi to trial. However, Jim's absolute trust in the justice system is sullied forever when he comes to believe, to his horror, that Megrahi could be innocent. As the truth shifts under Jim's feet, his life starts to crumble, losing his job and ignoring his living family for this crusade for truth and his desire to find those responsible for her death.
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Often as maddening as the true story it dramatizes, Lockerbie's labyrinthine journey through complicated history is given a compelling center by Colin Firth.

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Dan Einav Financial Times Lockerbie: A Search for Truth tells a story in which it is far less clear what is right and just, and the attempt to shed light yields competing truths and conflicting beliefs. Rated: 3/5 Jan 16, 2025 Full Review Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) Deeply moving in its strongest moments, this is a dispiriting, knotty, elusive story about absence of closure and the tragic denial of redemption. Rated: 4/5 Jan 9, 2025 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Mostly, though, this is a compelling work, led by Firth’s lionhearted performance. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 7, 2025 Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post I'm not sure if the new fact-based series Lockerbie: A Search for Truth qualifies as escapist entertainment, but it’s very good. Jan 17, 2025 Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) As a drama, there are points when Lockerbie gets tangled in the weeds, perhaps inevitably considering the passing of years, the trial and the relentless revelations and complications. Still, Firth delivers a masterclass in subdued devastation. Rated: 4/5 Jan 6, 2025 Full Review Caitlin Wyneken Tell-Tale TV Between strong writing and performances, as well as the ability to challenge the most common narratives, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is worth watching. It’s a sobering and often angering experience. Rated: 4/5 Jan 6, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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STEVE G A worthwhile watch that asks the viewer to choose between an easy answer to how Scotland, the UK, and the USA reacted to this terrible event, and whether the thirty year fight to identify responsibility was justified. A thought provoking film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review tak t Its a slow burn but worth it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Gary B Issues with pacing and slow and boring at times. Should not have been more than three episodes. Colin Firth is ok but he mumbles so his speech is often indistinct. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Andrei D By the book, which is both an asset and a problem, and has pacing issues but the acting is good and it offers context Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Matthew L Colin Firth is, as always, first rate in this heart wrenching, gut wrenching story. The first episode grabs you and doesn’t let go. First must-watch series of 2025. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Craig B Certainly worth a watch but in the end, I felt like the reporter in the story. What was the point, we will never know what really happened. Too many powerful governments hiding things to ever know the truth. The poor man wasted 20 years of his life chasing things to what end. But great acting and seems like it was fairly accurate. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 1, 2025 After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr. Jim Swire begins a quest for truth, searching for why this was allowed to happen and who exactly was responsible for his daughter's death. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 2, 2025 As Jim continues his campaign for truth and justice, two suspects are indicted for the bombing, and his focus shifts to bring the men to trial. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 2, 2025 After 12 long years, the Lockerbie trial finally begins; but as the trial unfolds, Jim gradually questions the official evidence against the suspects. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 2, 2025 Convinced they have the wrong man, Jim grows closer to the convicted Abdelbaset al-Megrahi; as he embeds himself within Megrahi's appeal case and the conspiracy theories swirling around it, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 2, 2025 Jim is left at a loss when Megrahi gives up his appeal in return for release on compassionate grounds; questioning everything he has come to believe, Jim wonders if he will ever know the truth. Details
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Season Info

Director
Otto Bathurst, Jim Loach
Creator
David Harrower
Executive Producer
Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Sam Hoyle, David Harrower, Otto Bathurst, Liz Trubridge, Jim Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan, Oskar Slingerland
Screenwriter
David Harrower, Maryam Hamidi
Network
Peacock
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 1, 2025
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