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Guerrilla

★ 4.6/10•2017•1h 0m•16•Drama
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Set against the backdrop of one of the most explosive times in U.K. history, discover the story of a politically active couple whose relationship and values are tested when they liberate a political prisoner and form a radical underground cell in 1970s London.

John Ridley · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 13, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E160m

Episode 1

London, 1971. In an age of open racism, fervent nationalism and anti-establishment passion, two politically engaged and idealistic young lovers, Marcus Hill and Jas Mitra, fight back against the injustice and deep-rooted prejudice they face on a daily basis. But, unbeknownst to them, they are being targeted by Special Branch's Black Power Desk, led by police officer DCI Nicholas Pence and his deputy, Cullen.

Apr 13, 2017

Episode 2 - Episode 2E260m

Episode 2

Marcus, Jas and Dhari are on the run, their faces plastered all over the news. Hot on their heels are Pence and Cullen, who harass Fallon and the black community, in a desperate attempt to locate the gang. Condemned by community activist Kent Fue, Marcus and Jas are forced to lay low in a safe house as Dhari and Leroy pursue a dangerous and controversial mission. Feeling marginalized, Jas brings London to a standstill when she does something unthinkable.

Apr 20, 2017

Episode 3 - Episode 3E360m

Episode 3

The gang moves to a secret location in the countryside and starts training to be soldiers. But the strain of being on the run begins to take its toll on Jas and Marcus' relationship. At the country house, the gang meets Eliette, a French Canadian radical who inspires Jas. In London, meanwhile, Pence and Cullen are getting desperate: the gang are becoming notorious and there's a rival force trying to steal the case. Pence turns to Kenya for help.

Apr 27, 2017

Episode 4 - Episode 4E460m

Episode 4

Kent begins to enjoy his role and forms a surprising alliance. Cullen and Fallon bond over a shared history Meanwhile, as Eliette and Jas speculate about the future, Dhari and Marcus put their personal issues aside - and the infighting that threatened to destroy the gang falls away as they come together to embark on a brutal mission. In a desperate attempt to save his relationship with Jas, Marcus decides to do something they will never come back from.

May 4, 2017

Episode 5 - Episode 5E560m

Episode 5

In the wake of a tragic loss, Marcus and Jas' relationship is tested. Planning their final action, the gang reach out to someone from the black community that they initially spurned. In London, meanwhile, Kent's actions have a disastrous effect on the radical community, at a time when the Black Power Desk's reign of terror hits new heights - with Cullen now at the helm. Marginalized and overlooked, Pence begins to plan his escape.

May 11, 2017

Episode 6 - Episode 6E660m

Episode 6

Infighting and external forces threaten to split the gang, throwing their final mission into jeopardy. Fallon colludes with the Black Power Desk, now being led by Cullen. Dhari and Marcus fight for the position of alpha male. Jas, determined, gathers materials for their ultimate action. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Jas, Marcus receives news that threatens to destroy their relationship - and their final mission. Limited series finale.

May 18, 2017

Actors

Freida Pinto

Freida Pinto

Jas Mitra

Babou Ceesay

Babou Ceesay

Marcus

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Kent

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Cullen

Nicholas Pinnock

Nicholas Pinnock

Julian

Wunmi Mosaku

Wunmi Mosaku

Kenya

Rob Jarvis

Rob Jarvis

Ackerley

Neve McIntosh

Neve McIntosh

Emily Pence

Seeta Indrani

Seeta Indrani

Savi Mitra

Abraham Lewis

Abraham Lewis

Ronnie Pence

Giorgio Spiegelfeld

Klaus

Patrick Gibson

Patrick Gibson

Connor Fallon

Landry Adelard

Trevor

Sophia Brown

Sophia Brown

Christine

Patsy Ferran

Patsy Ferran

Ronnie's Girl

Kevin Layne

Kirk

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