Happy Valley is a dark, funny, multi-layered thriller revolving around the personal and professional life of Catherine, a dedicated, experienced, hard-working copper. She is also a bereaved mother who looks after her orphaned grandchild.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 8.28.
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Sarah Lancashire
Catherine Cawood
Siobhan Finneran
Clare Cartwright
James Norton
Tommy Lee Royce
Rhys Connah
Ryan Cawood
Charlie Murphy
Ann Gallagher
Shane Zaza
Shafiq Shah
George Costigan
Nevison Gallagher
Rick Warden
Insp Mike Taylor
Vincent Franklin
DSU Andy Shepherd
Mollie Winnard
Joanna Hepworth
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6 episodes • 2014Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Apr 29, 2014 | 7.1 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 6, 2014 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 13, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | May 20, 2014 | 8.2 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | May 27, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Jun 3, 2014 | 7.8 |
6 episodes • 2016Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Feb 9, 2016 | 7.8 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Feb 16, 2016 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Feb 23, 2016 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Mar 1, 2016 | 7.7 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Mar 8, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Mar 15, 2016 | 8.4 |
6 episodes • 2023Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Jan 1, 2023 | 7.8 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Jan 8, 2023 | 8.1 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Jan 15, 2023 | 8.5 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Jan 22, 2023 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Jan 29, 2023 | 8.3 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Feb 5, 2023 | 8.6 |
