Michelle Keegan has made her return to acting with a prominent role in ITV's new police drama, "The Blame." The actress stars as Detective Inspector Emma Crane in the series, which premiered Sunday night.
In the debut episode, DI Crane is shown in a passionate scene with her co-star, DI Tom Radley, played by Douglas Booth. The two characters are investigating the murder of a young figure skater named Sophie Madsen. As the investigation unfolds, DI Crane uncovers corruption within her own department and turns to DI Radley for assistance.
Keegan's performance has been met with positive reactions from viewers. Many took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express their approval, with comments including "It's great to have Michelle Keegan back on our screens" and "Michelle Keegan is actually unreal."
This marks Keegan's first role since giving birth to her daughter, Palma, in March of the previous year. She had previously described returning to work after having a baby as "daunting," but noted the support she received from the production team.
The plot of "The Blame" features twists, including dash-cam footage that shows the victim, Sophie Madsen, getting into DI Radley's car. This revelation implicates DI Crane's partner, leading viewers to speculate about his potential involvement in the murder.
The series is described as having twists and turns, keeping audiences engaged with its unfolding mysteries. Early viewer reactions suggest a strong reception for the drama, with some rating the first episode highly.