A focused 6-episode arc that maintains steady tension without relying on "fake drama". Where to Watch: Available on ITV (UK) and Peacock (US). Season 1 – Trigger Point - Rotten Tomatoes
Trigger Point Season 1 is a 2022 high-stakes British thriller created by Daniel Brierley and produced by Jed Mercurio ( Line of Duty ). It follows "Expo" officers—bomb disposal experts—navigating a relentless summer terror campaign in London. Trigger Point - Season 1
A series of sophisticated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) target London, including a high-rise building, a mosque, and LGBTQ+ venues. A focused 6-episode arc that maintains steady tension
Stars Vicky McClure as Lana Washington, Adrian Lester as Joel Nutkins, and Warren Brown as Karl Maguire. The show focuses heavily on the emotional strain
The show focuses heavily on the emotional strain of bomb disposal, particularly Lana's PTSD from her military service and her developing dependency on co-codamol to cope.
Unlike typical action dramas, Trigger Point emphasizes the silence and focus required for the job. Actual bomb disposal experts have noted that the methodology shown—such as "distraction" bombs used to lure responders into a second, larger blast—is scarily true to life. Production Details