Happy Valley is a "stone cold masterpiece" of British television that transcends the typical police procedural. Set against the starkly beautiful but economically struggling landscape of Yorkshire, the series follows Sergeant Catherine Cawood, a character brought to life by Sarah Lancashire in what many critics call one of the greatest television performances of all time. The Heart of the Show: Catherine Cawood
“One of the very best dramas I've ever seen... Lancashire is an absolute gem.” Reddit · r/television Other Noteworthy "Happy Valleys"
: Sally Wainwright captures a vision of the community that is "richer" and "grittier" than most, balancing dark humor with moments of profound betrayal.
: Unlike many crime dramas that focus solely on the "case of the week," Happy Valley prioritizes the long-term impact of crime on families, specifically the complex relationship between Catherine and her grandson, Ryan.
“Sarah Lancashire is absolutely incredible... some of the best acting I've ever seen on television.” Rotten Tomatoes