Channel 4 Debuts 'Patience,' a Neurodivergent-Led Crime Drama

Set in York, the series follows an autistic archivist whose unique perspective aids in solving complex cases.

Patience, premiering tonight on Channel 4, features Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience Evans, an autistic police archivist turned civilian investigator.
The show is adapted from the French series Astrid and Raphaëlle and explores neurodiversity through its lead character's lens.
Set and filmed primarily in York, the city's maze-like streets serve as a thematic backdrop for the show's focus on puzzles and investigations.
The six-episode series highlights Patience's growing partnership with Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, played by Laura Fraser, who is also navigating her own challenges as a mother of a neurodivergent child.
The drama blends humor, emotional depth, and gripping mysteries, offering a fresh take on the crime genre while emphasizing authentic representation.