‘Rellik’ limited series slated for Cinemax

“Rellik,” a six-part limited series told in reverse, comes to Cinemax on Friday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m. The series stars Richard Dormer (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) stars as Gabriel Markham, a relentless U.K. police detective bent on tracking down the serial killer who left him physically and emotionally scarred after an acid attack.

Unlike most murder mysteries, RELLIK turns the familiar serial murderer story on its head and begins with the apprehension and death of the presumed killer. Over six hour-long episodes, Gabriel and his team’s pursuit of the suspected murderer reveals the causes of the characters’ actions, as well as the events that push them to the brink.

“Rellik” also stars Jodi Balfour as Elaine, newly transferred to the team, who shares a special relationship with Gabriel. In addition, the show features Patterson Joseph as Isaac, a suspicious psychiatrist who may be hiding darker depths to his own psyche; Ray Stevenson as Benton, a bullish police chief with his own secrets; and Paul Rhys as Patrick, a two-faced businessman with a deeply troubling family life.

Episodes:

Episode #1

Friday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

In their hunt for a serial killer, detective Gabriel Markham and his team come to the apparent end of the case, but how did it all begin?
Written by Harry and Jack Williams; directed by Sam Miller.

Episode #2

Friday, April 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Gabriel comes face to face with the prime suspect in the serial murders as events begin to spiral out of control.
Written by Harry and Jack Williams; directed by Sam Miller.

Episode #3

Friday, April 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

After another body is discovered, Gabriel is pulled away from the case by a family crisis.
Written by Harry and Jack Williams; directed by Sam Miller.

Episode #4

Friday, May 4 at 10:00 p.m.

With pressure mounting on all sides, the killer’s sights turn towards Gabriel.
Written by Marston Bloom; directed by Hans Herbots.

Episode #5

Friday, May 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

As another suspect enters the frame, Gabriel’s investigation gets a helping hand.
Written by Harry and Jack Williams; directed by Hans Herbots.

Episode #6 (Finale)

Friday, May 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

The hunt is on for the killer as the truth is finally pieced together.
Written by Max Barnes; directed by Sam Miller.

“Rellik” is a Cinemax Presentation in association with BBC, New Pictures, Two Brothers Pictures and All3 Media International; written and created by Harry and Jack Williams; produced by Chris Clough; executive producers, Willow Grylls, Charles Pattinson, Harry Williams, Jack Williams, Elaine Pyke, Sam Miller; executive producer for BBC, Christopher Aird.