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When Does Trial & Retribution Season 13 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

From the creator of PRIME SUSPECT

Trial & Retribution ended after Season 12.

IMDb

7.6/10

Seasons

12

Episodes

44

Trial & Retribution poster

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Network
ITV1
Genres
Crime, Drama
First aired
1997-10-19
Last aired
2009-02-13
Runtime
60 min

Awards Nominated for 2 BAFTA 3 nominations total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Trial & Retribution has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 13 in development.

What is Trial & Retribution about?

Trial & Retribution stands as Lynda La Plante's ambitious successor to Prime Suspect, expanding her crime drama universe beyond the confines of a single detective's story. Rather than following one protagonist through their career, the series adopts an ensemble approach that tracks investigations from crime scene through courtroom, examining how cases evolve as they move through the British justice system. This dual focus on police work and legal proceedings gives the show a comprehensive view of crime drama that few series attempt, offering viewers the satisfaction of seeing how detectives' labors translate into prosecutions and verdicts. The episodic format allows each installment to stand as a self-contained crime mystery while maintaining thematic consistency across its sprawling twelve-season run.

The show's greatest strength lies in its unflinching procedural methodology and the gritty realism that La Plante brought from Prime Suspect into this broader canvas. Rather than relying on forensic theatrics or detective heroics, Trial & Retribution grounds itself in the methodical work of investigation and the messy complexities of the law. The tone is serious and deliberate, prioritizing authentic detail over sensationalism. With strong performances anchored by David Hayman's Michael Walker and Victoria Smurfit's Roisin Connor, the series constructs its tension through character work and institutional friction rather than manufactured cliffhangers, creating a viewing experience that rewards attention and engagement with genuine police and legal work.

Over its thirteen-year tenure, Trial & Retribution earned solid critical respect and maintained a loyal audience on ITV1, with an IMDb rating of 7.6 reflecting consistent quality across its forty-four episodes. The series demonstrated the durability of La Plante's approach to crime drama, proving that audiences responded to her insistence on procedural authenticity and complex casework. While it never achieved the cultural phenomenon status of Prime Suspect, Trial & Retribution secured its own reputation within British crime drama, establishing itself as a thinking viewer's procedural that respected both law enforcement and the legal system's genuine complexities rather than caricaturing either.

Created by Lynda La Plante

Is Trial & Retribution renewed or cancelled?

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The series is listed as ended

Trial & Retribution Season 13 Release Date

No new season is expected. Trial & Retribution has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.

Best & worst episodes

Trial & Retribution seasons

I1997 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial & Retribution I (Part 1)1997-10-19 · ★ 8.0
  • 2. Trial & Retribution I (Part 2)1997-10-20 · ★ 8.0
II1998 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial & Retribution II (Part 1)1998-10-18 · ★ 6.0
  • 2. Trial & Retribution II (Part 2)1998-10-19 · ★ 6.0
III1999 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial And Retribution III (1)1999-10-07
  • 2. Trial And Retribution III (2)1999-10-14
IV2000 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial And Retribution IV (1)2000-10-04
  • 2. Trial And Retribution IV (2)2000-10-05
V2001 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial And Retribution V (1)2001-06-19
  • 2. Trial And Retribution V (2)2001-06-20
VI2002 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial And Retribution VI (1)2002-10-06
  • 2. Trial And Retribution VI (2)2002-10-07
Season 72003 · 2 ep
  • 1. VII: Suspicion (1)2003-09-01
  • 2. VII: Suspicion (2)2003-09-02
Season 82004 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial And Retribution VIII: Blue Eiderdown (1)2004-10-11
  • 2. Trial And Retribution VIII: Blue Eiderdown (2)2004-10-12
Season 92005 · 2 ep
  • 1. Trial And Retribution IX: The Lovers (1)2005-11-07
  • 2. Trial And Retribution IX: The Lovers (2)2005-11-08
Season 102007 · 10 ep
  • 1. Sins Of The Father (1)2007-01-14
  • 2. Sins Of The Father (2)2007-01-15
  • 3. Closure (1)2007-01-21
  • 4. Closure (2)2007-01-22
  • 5. Paradise Lost (1)2007-01-28
  • 6. Paradise Lost (2)2007-01-29
  • 7. Curriculum Vitae (1)2007-02-04
  • 8. Curriculum Vitae (2)2007-02-05
  • 9. Mirror Image (1)2007-02-12
  • 10. Mirror Image (2)2007-02-13
XI2008 · 10 ep
  • 1. Rules of the Game (1)2008-01-17
  • 2. Rules of the Game (2)2008-01-24
  • 3. Kill the King (1)2008-01-31
  • 4. Kill the King (2)2008-02-07
  • 5. Conviction (1)2008-02-14
  • 6. Conviction (2)2008-02-21
  • 7. The Box (1)2008-02-28
  • 8. The Box (2)2008-03-13
  • 9. Tracks (1)2008-03-20
  • 10. Tracks (2)2008-03-27
XII2009 · 6 ep
  • 1. Siren (1)2009-01-09
  • 2. Siren (2)2009-01-16
  • 3. Ghost Train (1)2009-01-23
  • 4. Ghost Train (2)2009-01-30
  • 5. Shooter (1)2009-02-06
  • 6. Shooter (2)2009-02-13

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Trial & Retribution cast

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David Hayman

David Hayman

Michael Walker

Victoria Smurfit

Victoria Smurfit

Roisin Connor

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    Frequently asked

    When does Trial & Retribution Season 13 come out?
    Trial & Retribution ended after Season 12.
    Is Trial & Retribution renewed or cancelled?
    Trial & Retribution has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Trial & Retribution are there?
    Trial & Retribution has aired 12 seasons so far.
    How many episodes of Trial & Retribution are there?
    There are 44 episodes of Trial & Retribution across 12 seasons.
    Who created Trial & Retribution?
    Trial & Retribution was created by Lynda La Plante.
    Where can I watch Trial & Retribution?
    Trial & Retribution is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Video.
    What is Trial & Retribution's IMDb rating?
    Trial & Retribution holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 1,316 votes.