Between the Lines(1992)

When the Police Force can't be trusted

Between the Lines is a British police drama following Detective Superintendent Tony Clark, an ambitious investigator within the Complaints Investigation Bureau, tasked with rooting out corruption across England and Wales's police forces. Clark navigates treacherous internal politics and the resistance of powerful superiors determined to protect their own. His personal life crumbles alongside his professional battles—his marriage collapses after an affair with WPC Jenny Dean, a complication that threatens both his career and his credibility. As Clark pursues cases that challenge the institution itself, he must decide how far he's willing to go for the truth, and whether the cost to his life is worth the fight. The series examines institutional corruption, ambition, and the toll of moral compromise.