[s1e5] Fearless Apr 2026

: Emma receives vital assistance from her former adversary, Olivia Greenwood , who sacrifices her own career to help Emma secure her release and expose the truth.

The fifth episode of the 2017 British legal thriller (available on ITVX and Netflix ) follows human rights lawyer Emma Banville as her investigation into a 14-year-old murder reaches a critical turning point. Plot Summary

: Following the previous episode's cliffhanger, Emma is detained in the U.S. by Air Force prison officials. While locked up, she makes a major breakthrough regarding the international significance of Linda Simms' death.

: Emma discovers that Linda's death was a cover-up for a meeting between British and American officials—including Sir Alastair McKinnon—who were using a discredited Iraqi defector to justify the Iraq War. Linda was accidentally hit by a vehicle during this high-stakes lockdown, and her body was moved to frame Kevin Russell.

Fearless recap: episode five – Emma's final push for the truth

: Back in the UK, Kevin Russell’s mental state deteriorates after a heartbreaking confrontation with his son, while Emma's partner Steve struggles with the fallout of her increasingly dangerous work. Key Characters & Cast