Michelle Keegan Returns to Acting in ITV's 'The Blame,' Earning Viewer Acclaim

Michelle Keegan has returned to acting, drawing praise from viewers for her performance in ITV's new police drama, "The Blame." The series premiered Sunday night, marking Keegan's first role since the birth of her daughter, Palma, in March of the previous year.

Keegan stars as Detective Inspector Emma Crane, who is investigating the murder of a young figure skater named Sophie Madsen. The debut episode saw DI Crane collaborating with DI Tom Radley, portrayed by Douglas Booth, as they pursued leads. Initial suspicions fell on Sophie's coach, Frasier, played by Joe Armstrong, after Sophie had reportedly filed a complaint against him for assault.

A significant plot development occurred when DI Crane uncovered deep-seated corruption within her own detective team. Meanwhile, viewers on the social media platform X expressed their enthusiasm for Keegan's return. Comments included "It's great to have Michelle Keegan back on our screens," "Michelle is so b

in The Blame," and "Michelle Keegan is actually unreal."

Some viewers speculated that DI Tom Radley might be involved in the murder, noting his increasingly suspicious behavior when discussing Sophie's death. One viewer theorized, "It's going to be Michelle Keegan's partner on the case isn't it." This speculation gained traction following a dramatic twist where dash-cam footage from a lorry appeared to show Sophie entering DI Radley's car, immediately implicating him.

Keegan, 39, previously spoke about the challenges of returning to work after becoming a mother. "Coming back to work after having a baby is quite daunting," she shared earlier this year. "But the production were so supportive and I was so looked after and it was like working with family."

"The Blame is b

brilliant. Twists and turns every episode keeps you guessing to the very last minute. 10 out of 10," read another viewer comment.