Too Close is the latest drama from ITV and has a star-studded line-up.
The new psychological mini-series is about psychiatrist Dr Emma Robertson (Emily Watson) who is assigned to work with Connie Mortensen (Denise Gough) a woman accused of a heinous crime but who claims she can't remember a thing.
The synopsis reads: "Dr Robertson is not easily shocked. She's worked with her fair share of high security patients. However, when she's sent to assess Connie for trial the two women become dangerously close.
"Connie has a searing insight into Emma's deepest insecurities and starts to brutally exploit them. Their sessions become a complex psychological game with confusing undercurrents.
"Emma tries to understand Connie and her complicated relationship with her beautiful best friend, Ness Jones, which seems to have made her snap. But as Emma tries to uncover the truth and learn what triggered Connie's despicable behaviour, it seems that her attempts to see justice done may destroy her instead."
Award-winning actresses Emily Watson and Denise Gough lead Too Close, Emily is known for her work in the Sky drama Chernobyl, BBC1's Apple Tree Yard and the Bafta-winning drama Appropriate Adult for ITV.
While Denise Gough is notable for her work in television, film and theatre and is a two-time Olivier Award winner for her roles in People, Places and Things (2016) and Angels in America (2018).
Acclaimed actress Thalissa Teixeira, whose credits include the Sky comedy drama Two Weeks to Live and the BBC Two love story Trigonometry, also stars as Vanessa 'Ness' Jones, Connie's best friend.
Directed by Sue Tully (Line of Duty, Strike – Lethal White and The A Word) and filmed on location in London, autumn 2020, Emily and Denise are also joined by, James Sives, Risteárd Cooper and Chizzy Akudolu.
As well as Karl Johnson, Eileen Davies and Nina Wadia.
Too Close airs on ITV on Monday, April 12 at 9pm.
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