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What’s it about?

Ian Ridley's life fell apart when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace a decade ago. Now working as a police dispatcher, he answers a call from a girl he is certain is Maggie – and he will stop at nothing to find her.

The facts 

• Created by Kris Mrksa
• Directed by Christian Schwochow (The Crown)
• Starring Patrick Brammall (The Devil Wears Prada 2), Brendan Cowell, and Maxine Peake
• English language 
• Runtime: Episodes are between 44 and 53 minutes each and are released weekly
• Based on the novel The Dispatcher by Ryan David Jahn

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Apple TV. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

The following content warnings relate to the first two episodes only.

Content that may disturb

We are very briefly shown the skeletal remains of a child that have been discovered in a forest. We hear that they were found unclothed and have been there for many years.

Dangerous behaviour

Teenage characters ride together on a motorbike. They are wearing helmets but it is likely they are too young to be licensed.

Teenage characters are shown underage drinking, and one runs out drunk and distressed into a busy street.

A very drunk adult character is shown behind the wheel of a parked vehicle holding a bottle of hard liquor, implying they have been driving drunk.

Offensive language

Characters who are emotional occasionally use words like "sh*t" or "f*ck".

When content stays with you 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?