Fearless (2017) is a six-part ITV crime drama. Helen Mirren plays Emma Banville, a human rights lawyer defending a man wrongly convicted of murder, with Sam Reid as her colleague and Michael Gambon as her father.
Main cast
- Emma BanvilleHelen Mirren1Main
- Matthew BanvilleMichael Gambon1Main
- Dominique BellEmma Fielding1Main
Supporting cast
- DI Roy BannermanSam Reid1Supp
- Sir Alistair McKinnonJohn Bishop1Supp
- DCS Susan HemmingsFaye Marsay1Supp
- Tom BanvilleCameron Jack1Supp
Guest & voice
- Linda HemmingsPoppy Lee Friar1Guest
- DI John BoothGraham Cole1Guest
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Fearless is a 2017 British crime drama series that airs on ITV. The story follows fearless human rights lawyer Emma Banville, played by Helen Mirren, who takes on the case of a man she believes was wrongly convicted of a schoolgirl’s murder. The series explores themes of justice, corruption, and personal sacrifice across six episodes.
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Who plays Emma Banville in Fearless?
Helen Mirren plays the lead role of human rights lawyer Emma Banville in the 2017 ITV series Fearless.
Is Fearless a film or a TV series?
Fearless is a six-part TV series that aired on ITV in 2017.
Who else is in the main cast of Fearless?
The main cast includes Helen Mirren as Emma Banville, Michael Gambon as Matthew Banville, and Emma Fielding as Dominique Bell.
What is Fearless about?
Fearless follows human rights lawyer Emma Banville as she fights to prove that a man she believes was wrongly convicted of murdering a schoolgirl. The series delves into her own traumatic past and the corruption she uncovers.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026