A popular PBS drama about an autistic detective with a unique crime-solving approach returns this weekend, including on Nine PBS in St. Louis.
The series follows Patience Evans, a woman with autism who works at the city of York's criminal records office. Her extraordinary attention to detail is recognized by Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf, who recruits Patience to help solve complex investigations, forming the start of their collaboration.
What is “Patience” About
Patience Evans has always seen the world differently, thanks to her powerful, unique mind. Her life is about to transform in thrilling ways as her special gift takes center stage.
Patience works in the Police Criminal Records Office, where she crosses paths with Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf. Bea quickly notices that Patience makes connections in cases others don’t, appreciating her unique perspective. Bea invites Patience to join her investigative team, unaware that changes in routine might affect her new partner.
Over the first season, Bea grows to understand Patience’s traumatic upbringing and the impact of autism on her partner’s life. As they learn from each other, the women develop an unlikely friendship and a powerful working partnership as they solve mysterious cases.
In Season 2, Patience resumes solving challenging crimes across York, England. The arrival of new detective Frankie Monroe, whose approach clashes with Patience’s, introduces friction. Patience, Bea, and Frankie must navigate their differences and learn to cooperate as they investigate cases.
With every twisty case, Patience dazzles with her singular insight, from hunting a killer inside the Minster to solving a monk’s monastery murder and cracking a railway mystery—each challenge more exciting than the last!
Outside of work, Patience searches for her mother, leading to unexpected developments. Meanwhile, her evolving relationship with SOCO Elliot Scott brings moments of happiness while complicating her personal life and affecting her dynamic with colleagues.
Adapted from the critically acclaimed French television series, “Astrid.”
Patience Season 2 premieres this Sunday, June 14, at 7 pm on Nine PBS and on livestream.
