Trigger Point
Trigger Point is a British crime thriller television series created by Daniel Brierley for ITV. Produced by Jed Mercurio's HTM Television, the series stars Vicky McClure as Lana Washington, an ex-military bomb disposal operative and Afghan War veteran working with the Metropolitan Police's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EPO) unit, known as EXPOs, to neutralise terrorist threats in London.[1][2] The six-part first series premiered on 23 January 2022.[3] It was followed by a second series in January 2024 and a third in October 2025.[4] In June 2025, ITV commissioned a fourth series.[5]Overview
Plot
Nicolas Shaw, a retired U.S. special operative, lives in seclusion in the Canadian countryside, tormented by fragmented memories of torture that left him with amnesia and the belief that he may have betrayed his elite team during captivity.[6] Haunted by flashbacks of being drugged and interrogated, Shaw has withdrawn from his former life in "the Agency," a covert organization that eliminates high-level threats worldwide.[7] One year after the assassinations of his colleagues—carried out by a mysterious female assassin—Shaw is approached by his former boss, Elias Kane, who reveals that his daughter, Monica, has been kidnapped while investigating the killings.[6] Kane recruits Shaw for a high-stakes mission to rescue Monica and uncover the identity of Quentin, a shadowy kingpin behind the attacks, whose details are locked in an encrypted file accessible only through Shaw's lost memories.[7] Reluctantly agreeing, Shaw infiltrates an enemy compound in a tense shootout, successfully extracting Monica but soon discovering her involvement in a larger scheme as she turns a gun on him, demanding the encrypted data.[8] As Shaw pursues leads across urban and remote locations, a series of brutal action sequences unfolds, including chases, ambushes, and close-quarters combat with Quentin's operatives.[6] He deciphers the file, unveiling a conspiracy of corporate espionage and internal betrayal within the Agency, where allies like Kane have manipulated events for personal gain.[7] The revelations tie directly to Shaw's amnesia: during his torture, Kane injected him with truth serum to extract Quentin's secrets, then framed Shaw for the team assassinations to eliminate loose ends and cover his double-dealing.[8] In the climactic confrontation at a remote pier, Shaw faces Kane, who confesses to orchestrating the deaths, including that of Monica's partner, to maintain control over Quentin's network.[6] As Monica grapples with her father's treachery, Shaw regains flashes of his suppressed memories, enabling him to outmaneuver and fatally shoot Kane in a fierce exchange.[7] With Monica saved and the immediate threat neutralized, Shaw defeats the primary villains but learns that the assassin, Fiona Snow, possesses crucial remaining intelligence on Quentin, setting the stage for further pursuit.[8]Cast and characters
The film stars Barry Pepper as Nicolas Shaw, the amnesiac protagonist and elite operative who is central to the rescue mission after being pulled out of retirement.[9][10] Eve Harlow plays Monica Kane, the kidnapped daughter of Shaw's boss whose abduction drives the plot.[9] Colm Feore portrays Elias Kane, the authoritative former boss who oversees the high-stakes operation.[9] Carlo Rota appears as Dwight Logan, an Agency operative sent to contact Shaw.[9] Laura Vandervoort stars as Fiona Snow, the assassin who killed Shaw's colleagues.[9] Jayne Eastwood has a minor role as Irene Cole, a key informant providing crucial intelligence.[9] The full credited cast includes the following actors and their roles:| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Barry Pepper | Nicolas Shaw |
| Colm Feore | Elias Kane |
| Eve Harlow | Monica Kane |
| Laura Vandervoort | Fiona Snow |
| Carlo Rota | Dwight Logan |
| Jayne Eastwood | Irene Cole |
| Rainbow Sun Francks | Mouthpiece |
| Nazneen Contractor | Janice Carmichael |
| Greg Bryk | Richard Pool |
| Karen Robinson | Quentin Lane |
| Anthony Ferri | Javier Adler |
| Brian Cook | Oliver Stowell |
| Tim Progosh | Sheriff |
| Juan Carlos Velis | The Mechanic |
| Reid Janisse | Auto Patron |
| Jag Patel | Housing Estate Resident |