In the BBC One sci-fi thriller Lazarus, Paapa Essiedu plays Dr. Alex Winters, with Anjli Mohindra as Dr. Sarah Khan and Tom Burke as DI Jack Mercer, investigating a mysterious resurrection phenomenon.
Main cast
- Dr. Alex WintersPaapa Essiedu1Main
- Dr. Sarah KhanAnjli Mohindra1Main
- DI Jack MercerTom Burke1Main
Supporting cast
- DS Priya SharmaNina Wadia1Supp
- Prof. Helen CarverLindsay Duncan1Supp
- Dr. Mark FosterRory Kinnear1Supp
- DC Tom HardingSamuel Anderson1Supp
- Elena RossiLara Rossi1Supp
Guest & voice
- James MercerDavid Bradley1Guest
- Nurse PatelShobna Gulati1Guest
- Dr. Emily HartRebecca Front1Guest
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About this cast
Lazarus is a 2025 BBC One sci-fi thriller series that follows a team of scientists and detectives as they investigate a baffling phenomenon where the dead are mysteriously returning to life. The show explores the ethical and societal implications of resurrection, blending crime procedural with speculative fiction.
FAQs
Who plays Dr. Alex Winters in Lazarus?
Dr. Alex Winters is played by Paapa Essiedu.
Who plays DI Jack Mercer in Lazarus?
DI Jack Mercer is played by Tom Burke.
Who plays Dr. Sarah Khan in Lazarus?
Dr. Sarah Khan is played by Anjli Mohindra.
Is Lazarus a TV series or a film?
Lazarus is a TV series, first broadcast on BBC One in 2025.
How many seasons of Lazarus are there?
As of 2025, Lazarus has one season.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026