The Fear(2012)

The Fear is a British crime drama following Richie Beckett, a former gang boss turned legitimate businessman who pledges funds to rebuild a local pier. As Richie attempts to cement his respectable standing in the community, his mental health begins to deteriorate, complicating his efforts. Meanwhile, the criminal outfit he still runs with his sons faces mounting pressure from a ruthless rival gang. Caught between his fading mind, his legitimate ambitions, and the violent underworld closing in, Richie must navigate competing loyalties while his grip on reality slips. The series explores themes of redemption, family loyalty, and the inescapable pull of a criminal past, blending gritty crime drama with intimate character study as Richie's world unravels on multiple fronts.