You're On Your Own(1975)

You're On Your Own is a British crime series following John Ryder, a former police officer forced to resign after clashing with his superiors. Now operating as a private consultant from a nightclub owned by his lover Kathy, Ryder accepts cases ranging from bodyguard work to art theft recovery. Perpetually broke from his divorce settlement, he navigates the murky space between legitimate investigation and the criminal underworld, often finding himself on the wrong end of violence. The series blends procedural detective work with the gritty realities of independent investigation, as Ryder relies on his police experience and street smarts to survive cases that test both his ethics and his body.