State of Play: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

BBC-1 | BBC | BBC America | Season Premiere Date: May 18, 2003

Starring: David Morrissey, Marc Warren, Bill Nighy

Summary: Welcome to the State of Play guide. State of Play was one of the BBC's most innovative conspiracy dramas. The storyline and pacey dialogue kept the viewers riveted right till the end. This very contemporary drama was set in modern day Westminster.

In 2004 the show was nominated for a Bafta award for Best Drama Serial. David Morrissey wasWelcome to the State of Play guide. State of Play was one of the BBC's most innovative conspiracy dramas. The storyline and pacey dialogue kept the viewers riveted right till the end. This very contemporary drama was set in modern day Westminster.

In 2004 the show was nominated for a Bafta award for Best Drama Serial. David Morrissey was nominated for a Bafta for Best Actor. Bill Nighy won the Best actor Bafta for his role as Cameron Foster.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Episode 6
Air Date: June 22, 2003
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S1:E5. Episode 5
Air Date: June 15, 2003
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S1:E4. Episode 4
Air Date: June 8, 2003

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Tim Goodman

Dec 7, 2011

State of Play is one of those series where a moment's brilliance is rivaled by the very next scene, a careening thriller that gives credence to the idea that there may not be any better format for telling an impact story than over the course of four or six hours. [16 Apr 2004, p.E1]

Robert Lloyd

Dec 7, 2011

A continually surprising thriller that maintains an air of imminent danger through its five or so hours (in six episodes), State of Play is a grander, more romantic creation [than Prime Suspect 6]. Read full review

David Bianculli

Dec 7, 2011

State of Play is one of the best dramas about a newspaper since "All the President's Men." [16 Apr 2004, p.131]

Alessandra Stanley

Dec 7, 2011

On "State of Play" and Prime Suspect, ordinary men and women take center stage and hold it beautifully. [16 Apr 2004, p.E1]

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Lyn

Nov 8, 2014

This political thriller is great binge-watching experience -- corrupt politicians, intrepid journalists, and cops that actually look like cops! A British member of Parliament (David Morrissey -- played "the governor" on The Walking Dead) is at the hub of the twisty plot. It may remind you ofThis political thriller is great binge-watching experience -- corrupt politicians, intrepid journalists, and cops that actually look like cops! A British member of Parliament (David Morrissey -- played "the governor" on The Walking Dead) is at the hub of the twisty plot. It may remind you of "House of Cards" and that media-focused season of "The Wire," although the language and violence are nowhere near as lurid. They don't have to be, because you're riveted by the characters and the mystery of it all.… Expand

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cmac

Aug 17, 2012

I am surprised no one has reviewed this yet. If you are into smartly written British crime/conspiracy thrillers then this is highly recommended. It was written by the writer of "Hit and Miss". Watch this show!!

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 18, 2003
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: June 22, 2003
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: June 15, 2003
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: June 8, 2003
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: June 1, 2003
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: May 25, 2003
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: May 18, 2003