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Writer Jeff Pope is no stranger to true life dramas having previously written the excellent 'Little boy blue' (also starring Stephen Graham) about the tragic murder of Rhys Jones in Liverpool.

This is another meticulously researched piece looking at a racist far-right group through the events surrounding the sickening murder of MP Jo Cox in 2016 and a vicious attack on a Sikh dentist, Dr Sarandev Bhambra in 2015.

Its a hard watch and given the politics it could easily have become a point scoring piece but instead chooses to let the true events speak for themselves.

Sensible viewers watching this will draw the same conclusions, don't let the haters win and stand up against hatred wherever you see it. Its moving and important TV that deserves to be widely seen.

It was very well made in all departments - the cast were excellent and authentic. My only criticism would be the length, I think it would have worked better and been tighter over 3 or 4 episodes rather than 5.

A far right group active in The UK plot to kill a second MP, and target several minority groups, one of the members reaches out to activist, Matthew Collins, who writes anti fascist content.

Hard viewing, it is very uncomfortable to watch at times, the first couple of episodes feature some truly harrowing and upsetting content, you will see some sickening events, truly the worst of humanity, fortunately there's a glimmer of hope.

Stephen Graham, one of my favourite actors, I think he just has it, whatever it is, he has tonnes of it, when he's on screen, I watch, he is tremendous here, credit also to Leanne Best and Andrew Ellis, the acting made this drama. Chris Coghill was excellent too, talk about wild eyed.

I've spoken to a few people that said they couldn't get through episode one, that it was too much, what I would say, is that it is less harrowing towards the end.

Very well produced, superbly acted, it felt very realistic. I appreciate this show isn't for everyone, but I'd recommend it, entertaining as well as informative.

I loved the tribute they made to murdered MP Jo Cox, a tragedy that should never have happened.

8/10.

Stephen Graham as always is amazing, being mixed race himself I love seeing him in these roles, similer to his work on This is England.

The story tracks showing how young, disenfranchised, confused lads can be sucked into the far right and for how some of the quickly see this isnt the violent world they want to be apart of.

The show trys to offer a fair representation of the modern far right, without the usual over the top portrayl of racist, drunk, dumb, working class louts. The show also quite rightly suggests that the rise in domestic islamic terrorism has pushed the far right to more aggressive retaliation and may be a reason alot of english lads sign up.

Worth a watch.

I absolutely adore Stephen Graham who chooses tough, hard hitting drama rather than any routine roles offered to him.

So it's personally disappointing to only give this a 7/10 because I think it could have been so much better.

The real life situations are hard enough to bear, but when dramatised then I just felt that they should have had more impact.

Acting was great, direction was a bit iffy and the editing was bearable.

But here was something missing which I can't quite put my finger on.

Maybe there was more of a story here regarding the conversion of Graham's character, or a deeper analysis of the different right wing factions and how they differed from each other and what drove them apart.

I could be alone in this, but I was disappointed.

This is TV drama at its best, well written, researched, directed and acted. I never usually watch anything on ITV as most of their output is made up of boring police series, but I'm glad I watched this compelling drama based on the book by Matthew Collins. Stephen Graham as always is excellent as is Andrew Ellis who plays Robbie. I found all of the performances realistic quite moving at times. The series is a warning to us all that we must stand up and fight the far right and their ideas wherever we come across them. My only complaint is the sheer number of adverts during each episode. In reality each episode is about 40 minutes long.

Jo Cox was a young British MP, tragically murdered by a racist group who objected to her of prejudice. 'The Walk-In' tells the story of the attempt to bring the perpetrators to justice, focusing on a confused memeber of the gang who came forward to condemn his former comrades. Stephen Graham plays the leader of an anti-racist group who had done something similar in his own use, and who now guides the new informant through the process. But it's a somewhat insipid, although believable, series. The informant is a not particularly appealing person who nonetheless feels that murder is a step too far. He agonises about doing what he only half-recognises to be the right thing; but the programme is reluctant (for obvious reasons) to be too sympathetic to him. The drama thus centres on Graham's fully-reformed character; but he has less at stake. The cartoonish evil of the villains is sadly not inaccurate, but it makes it impossible to tell a nuanced story, while Cox's death in episode one is a more dramatic moment than anything that comes thereafter. It was a terrible thing; but a single documentary might have been a better way to explore what happened.

I thought Stephen Graham was truly fantastic in this gritty true to life turn of events that shows what actually happened in a real life case of an MP being murdered and all of the associated nonsense that went about prior to it happening.

It's a nonsensical and totally ridiculous murder that has the grounds for the entire story, but the way we get there is truly terrifying and very much an eye opener. As ever, Graham delivers an amazing performance and his supporting cast deliver a truly wonderful act of bringing us a masterpiece of British TV.

This is a hard watch but not because of brutal scenes, more that it requires a sane head to be able to compute it all.

The Walk-In sets out to tackle a serious issue: the growing threat of far-right extremism in the UK. Based on true events, it follows Matthew Collins, a former neo-Nazi who now works as an anti-racism activist, attempting to infiltrate and stop a white supremacist group from carrying out a violent plot. While the series' intentions are good, aiming to highlight the dangers of radicalization, its approach leaves much to be desired.

The first thing that stands out is the series' dramatization of neo-Nazi groups openly marching and demonstrating in public. While such groups undoubtedly exist, the portrayal of them as easily identifiable and brazenly active in the streets of the UK is, to put it bluntly, exaggerated. Most far-right groups today operate in the shadows, using online platforms and encrypted chats to spread their message-far removed from the kind of public Nazi marches shown in The Walk-In. The series risks inflating the threat by focusing on the spectacle rather than the more subtle, insidious methods of recruitment and radicalization that are far more common in today's climate.

For those who have lived in the UK and followed the political landscape closely, the portrayal of white supremacy as a visible, openly confrontational force feels out of touch. Instead of focusing on the quiet, dangerous ways extremist ideologies spread-through online echo chambers and hidden networks-the show leans into sensationalism for dramatic effect. This kind of exaggerated portrayal not only misrepresents the nature of the threat but also feels like a piece of politically charged content rather than a nuanced exploration of the issue.

While there is value in shedding light on the dark reality of far-right extremism, the series risks contributing to a narrative that may feel more like propaganda than a genuine attempt to inform. The danger here is that by making the threat of white supremacy seem like an obvious, easy-to-spot issue, The Walk-In distracts from the real, subtle ways these groups influence minds and shape society today.

Ultimately, The Walk-In serves as a reminder of the risks of sensationalizing complex issues. By pushing a narrative that plays into the fear-mongering of the far left, it feels disconnected from the reality that many of us live in. A more grounded, realistic portrayal would have been far more impactful, offering a clearer understanding of how extremism truly operates in modern Britain.

It goes without saying that if Stephen Graham's name is listed on a new drama series, then you know it is an excellent bet to watch.

And The Walk-In is just that. A hard-hitting and tough drama to watch. Based on real events, amidst the shocking murder of Jo Cox in 2016 - a week before the Brexit Referendum - this drama series is raw, gripping and highly disturbing throughout. The script was authentic and most sensitive to what really happened during this time. The direction was very intelligent balancing some very difficult scenes with humanity and sensitivity.

The acting was superior throughout but the stand-out performance for me was Robbie Mullen's character played by Andrew Ellis: he simply lived and breathed the role and it would not be unfair to say he gave Stephen Graham a run for his money. He has a bright TV future ahead.

This is yet another top-notch drama series to hit our screens and yet another which more than delivers.

I highly recommend.

I decided against this one when it aired on ITV last year but, having appeared on the Guardian's top TV of the year list, I decided to give it a go. Despite heavy subject matter it wasn't as relentlessly dour as I thought it might be.

With far-right nationalism on the rise in the UK, an activist group "Hope not Hate" aim to infiltrate the operations of "National Action", a neo-Nazi organisation outlawed in 2016 after the Jo Cox Murder. Matthew Collins (Stephen Graham) a reformed BNP member and journalist for the group makes contact with Robbie Mullen (Andrew Ellis), a lonely man, co-opted into National Action, who shares some of the same beliefs, but is repulsed by the idea of murdering another MP. Collins tries to convince Mullen to testify at the trial of three other member of the group and goes to great lengths of keep him safe.

As I say, though there are some dark elements; it opens on a machete attack on a Muslim man by a white national and there are regular examples of racist language, it's not as relentlessly bleak as it might otherwise appear. Much of the appeal is Stephen Graham, who banters with Jason Flemyng, who plays his boss at "Hope not Hate" and somehow manages to keep his wife, played by Leanne Best, from leaving him even after he brings Mullen into his family home. It's also reasonably honest. It's not like Mullen sees the light and reverses his position, in court he even says that he's still prejudiced.

It's still probably a bit too long though, we could perhaps have lost some of the nuance about how hard Collins' family life is to remove a whole episode from the five-episode run. Whilst it's worthy, and whilst real actual people lived and died because of what happened here, it's not actually that dramatic of a story.

Whilst it's got good performances and is worthy to educate people on why people slide into extreme terrorist views, I don't think that I would still recommend this to people looking for an evenings entertainment.

Terrific drama, beautifully performed and well-paced. I notice that a previous reviewer suggests that the series avoided 'points scoring and let events speak for themselves', but I beg to differ. There were, in fact, any number of 'right-thinking' lectures in the episodes, which were rather patronising. It is perfectly possible to be proud of established British culture without choosing violence or extremism. The closing titles were a perfect example of Disraeli's 'lies, damned lies, and statistics'. It was meant to reinforce the writer's view that 'far-right' terrorism is a threat greater than Islamic radicalism, but that argument would be shown to be nonsense in a detailed discussion.

This mini TV Drama is based on apparently known facts. Suffice to say, there is only one known fact I know of, and I will not cause emotional harm to the family. Their name I presume, has and will be mentioned enough.

I had no knowledge of the storyline except, Stephen Graham. This little fecker from somewhere in England, is an actor I bloody well admire. I hope he see's this.

I'm Irish and very seldom see English productions. When I do, I enjoy. And apparently, lately, Irish productions are shown in England, and enjoyed.

As soon as I see Stephen's name mentioned, on anything advertised on Irish TV? I have to watch. The only reason my Title is, because that is what it is. I haven't seen the whole series as of E2, I exxpect it will be good, especially because of Stephen.

The sad part is, it is based on fact, sometimes we need to be aware of fact. The family don't need reminding, they have it everyday therefore, they will not be mentioned.

Based on Stephen's previous record, and current production standards, I expect it will receive a rating of 9.99. I'm the dissenting vote.

Stephen Graham is an excellent actor and I have enjoyed many of his performances., but sadly this itv series just doesn't quite hit the mark. It feels as though it's been done so many times and this view does not bring anything new.

Stephen Grahams character just doesn't ring true (some of this is based on a true story) how can someone with extreme views suddenly change, why did they change? , how long did it take to change? Did his wife have the same views? The whys would be of interest- this is not explained so becomes unbelievable from the start.

The conversation with the two police offices at the very beginning was badly done - would the police hold him in such high esteem considering his background?

An absolute must watch British drama with yet another believable and stunning performance from Steven Graham showing his versatility and brilliant acting makes this factful five part series one of the best I've watched recently and left me wishing it was a 10 part .

With a brilliant supporting role from Andrew Ellis as the childishly naive but somewhat lovable Robbie Mullen really draws you into watching every intense minute of this British TV series,one of those dramas that's draws you into the view of both sides of the fight for racial equality and acceptance in the modern world we live 10/10.

STAR RATING: ***** Brilliant **** Very Good *** Okay ** Poor * Awful

An Asian dentist is brutally attacked in a convenience store in Wales, hinting at a resurgence in far right violence. Michael Collins (Stephen Graham) is a reformed Neo Nazi, who now delivers anti-hate lectures at universities and lends his support to defeating the far right. Meanwhile, Robbie Mullen (Andrew Ellis), a disaffected young man drifting from job to job, becomes weary of Britain's Muslim population, and falls under the wing of National Action, a proscribed right wing organisation. In the build up to the Brexit referendum and the murder of Jo Cox MP, he becomes aware of a plot by NA member Jack Renshaw (Dean-Charles Chapman) to murder another MP. Robbie turns to Michael and the Searchlight organisation for help, but can he be called on to ultimately do the right thing?

Depicting a tale from fairly recent times and still so relevant it could have been torn from today's headlines, this hard hitting, unflinching dramatisation of this shattering true life tale certainly packs a powerful punch. With established director Paul Andrew Williams at the helm, it's reliably gritty and grimly believable, and carries an uncomfortable relevance, given the on-going threat from far right terrorism that lurks over our daily lives. Its themes allow it a natural edginess, and thankfully Williams and a solid cast pull it off with aplomb.

In yet another role that feels almost pre-written for him, Graham gives the role a natural dynamism and intensity that it requires and which, to be fair, no one could probably have done better. But it's his This is England co star Ellis, re-emerging in a supporting role that gives him space to shine as a deeply flawed, ignorant young man, reflecting his own failings on to different groups in society, without having the insight to look in on himself. There must be hundreds of others like him around the country, but this one has a glimmer of hope about him, and needs to do the right thing. Williams is careful not to leave his two central characters as limp caricatures, and invests an impressive amount of depth and backstory to them, delving deeply into what transformed each of them into the respective hateful figures each of them were in their own time, and the impactful connection they could have to each other in the present.

It's an uncomfortable, but compelling and fascinating tale, with reliably strong central performances, as well as sturdy support from the likes of Bobby Schofield, and together they deliver an impressive, unsettling true life drama relevant for our times. ****

In the scene from season one, episode five, where Matthew Collins says to Robbie Mullen: the best part of the trial for me, Rob, was when they asked you if you were still racist and you said, less. This isn't about people like me, who got struck by lightning one day and suddenly saw the world differently, it's about people like you, who change even a little bit. As the late Robert Nesta said: We all have a voice inside us that speaks to us, and we need to listen to it, because in everything you do there's a right way and a wrong way, and if you listen carefully you'll know which is the right way. Less.. I'll keep that. It's progress.

I wanted to like this and I think I like this, but I can barely understand what they're saying half the time. Directors need to realize that the audience at home is reading a script along with watching. Just because the director knows what the actors are saying, please direct your actors to speak more clearly, even if the dialect may ring true for the area. What's the point in making a show if people can't understand what's being said.

I agree with other users, I would have liked to know more about Graham's character's background. He's a brilliant actor, and unfortunately gets casts with mediocre producers and directors.

Stephen Graham is excellent as always.

The story is based on true events a few years ago in the UK but the threat of an organized and violent far-right is real in many countries these days including the US.

Stephen Graham is excellent as always.

The story is based on true events a few years ago in the UK but the threat of an organized and violent far-right is real in many countries these days including the US.

Stephen Graham is excellent as always.

The story is based on true events a few years ago in the UK but the threat of an organized and violent far-right is real in many countries these days including the US.

I finally got around to watching this hard-hitting 5-part ITV drama some two years or so after it was made. While one of the main plot-points concerns the murder of British Member of Parliament Jo Cox in 2016 by a racist lone-killer, it's important to remember that in 2021, the year before this programme went out, another British MP, Conservative Sir David Amess was also murdered in his own constituency by another deranged member of the public, the combined effects of which have reinforced the perception that British Members of Parliament are too accessible to the general public and also seen a tightening up of the security around them.

Nevertheless, these killings are somewhat peripheral to the action here which focuses primarily on the attempted prosecution of three prominent members of the right-wing extremist group National Action, an avowedly racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic group, the successor to the similarly toxic organisations which were around when I was growing up in the late 70's like the National Front and British National Party. We see members of this group brutally beating up Pakistani women innocently holding a group meeting and generally pursuing a hate-crime agenda against anyone they think is upsetting their idea of what Britain should be, which is in truth one dating from at least sixty years ago.

One particularly loose cannon in the National Action membership next comes up with an idea to kill his constituency MP, Rosie Barber and just for good measure a local policewoman whom he doesn't like and obtains the support of the NA leadership to do so. This series then concerns the actions of the Hope Against Hate voluntary organisation set up to combat the hatred spewing out from National Action. Their main agent is sometimes journalist Matthew Collins who soon becomes the NA's number one target, requiring him to keep one step ahead of their various threats by constantly moving his partner and his three young boys from place to place. Interestingly, in his younger days, Collins himself was a full member of the National Front but has now reformed himself completely and made it his life's work to pursue and bring to justice the individuals at the heart of National Action.

He gets his big break to this end when a young man, Robbie Mullen, who has lately joined NA and quickly moved up the ranks, decides to become a walk-in or informant on the group as, while he shares much of their views, realises he can't go along with the proposed murder plot and reaches out to Collins.

What follows is a dangerous game of cat and mouse as Collins takes Mullen into his home for protection, with the British Police rather unsympathetically operating a hands-off policy, putting the onus on the pair to, at considerable personal risk, provide enough proof to charge and hopefully convict their leading lights.

The series is at pains to point out that Mullen is no saint. He hasn't had Collins' Damascene-like conversion to the light but even though he's an unemployed loner who's found a degree of acceptance and indeed friendship in the NA, he's just sickened enough to betray them when they go along with a planned murder of innocent people.

Aided by excellent performances by Stephen Graham and Andrew Ellis as Collins and Mullen, and a chilling turn by Dean-Charles Chapman as the attempted murderer and groomer Jack Renshaw, this was gripping contemporary television of the highest order. My only reservation was perhaps a slight over-concentration on Collins' own history and background but nevertheless this was a shocking insight into the warped thinking of those deluded individuals who'll blame anyone not like them for their own and society's perceived failings.

Relying on Stephen Graham's excellent past work I was drawn to watch this. I have to say his performance is not convincing, a real let down and the story line dwells on one small fact that he might have done some bad things in the past. His lines didn't seem quite real and I would expect he was embarrassed with the script. The hand held shaky camera work (like Blair witch) was hard work on the eyes and quite irritating, honestly I nearly had a headache watching it. Really a waste of time I'm afraid itv are just looking for content to fill their library and justify the charges for it's premium adfree service.

Despite the hype and advertising of this drama I was Disappointed with this and not sure how much is true but I can't stand stephen Graham as an actor .. he always seems to play the same type of villainous thuggish type and it seems like he isn't even acting ....the accents were strong so I couldn't understand much ...5 episode and it was on it hub so there were loads of crappy adverts too that this could have been condensed into a 1 and hour tv documentary...waste of time ......my point of view.....yes it was a horrible story and the homophobia and racism still continues and it always will sadly ..........