Crime drama fans should head straight to ITVX as one of the "best shows ever made" is currently available to stream. Set in Manchester, Cracker follows criminal psychologist Dr. Edward “Fitz” Fitzgerald (Robbie Coltrane) as he helps Greater Manchester Police crack their most challenging cases. Although he often clashes with colleagues and challenges authority, Fitz is able to uncover hidden motives and challenge police assumptions to get to the truth.

He’s also unafraid to push ethical boundaries when the case demands it. Despite his brilliance, Fitz is a deeply flawed, struggling with addictions such as alcohol, gambling and smoking. Robbie Coltrane’s portrayal of Fitz is widely regarded as a career-defining performance, earning the late actor three consecutive BAFTAs .

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