''Temple'' is a British

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television series. Created by

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, and starring Mark Strong,

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and

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, it is based on the Norwegian drama '' Valkyrien'', and premiered 13 September 2019 on

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. On 1 November 2019, Sky renewed ''Temple'' for a second series, which began airing on 28 October 2021.

Synopsis

In a labyrinth of abandoned service tunnels below Temple Underground Station, Daniel Milton ( Mark Strong), a highly respected surgeon, runs an illegal medical clinic that treats criminals and other desperate patients who cannot or will not seek help from regular medical facilities. Daniel sets up the clinic to find a cure for his wife, Beth (

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), who suffers from a terminal illness. Lee (

), a Temple station staff member, and Anna (

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), a medical researcher, help him run the clinic. The series focuses on the secrecy, exits and issues of trust as the clinic treats its patients as well as Daniel's need for money to fund his research.

Cast and characters

Main

* Mark Strong as Daniel Milton, a brilliant surgeon who is willing to provide illegal medical care to fund his covert care of his wife and research into finding a cure for her illness. *

as Lee Simmons, a transport network employee and " doomsday prepper", who helps Daniel establish an illegal underground clinic. *

as Anna Willems, a medical researcher and friend of Beth, who had an affair with Daniel in the past and reluctantly assists him with his underground clinic. *

as Beth Milton, Daniel's wife and a medical research scientist, who is suffering from a terminal case of Lancaster's Disease. *

Lily Newmark Lily Inge Newmark (born 24 May 1994) is an actress and former model. She is best known for her roles in the film '' Pin Cushion'' (2017), the Netflix series '' Sex Education'' (2019–2020) and '' Cursed'' (2020), and the Sky One series '' Te ...

as Eve Milton, Daniel and Beth's 19-year-old daughter who is studying at university. *Tobi King Bakare as Jamie Harris, a fugitive bank robber. *

Wunmi Mosaku Oluwunmi Mosaku (born 1986) is a Nigerian-born British actress. She is known for her roles as Joy in the BBC Two miniseries ''Moses Jones'' (2009) and Holly Lawson in the ITV series ''Vera'' (2011–2012). She won the BAFTA TV Award for Best S ...

as Mercy King, the mother of bank robber Sebastian King. *

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as Keith Sullivan, a criminal enforcer and ex-lover of Mercy King. *

Chloe Pirrie Chloe Pirrie (born 25 August 1987) is a Scottish actress. She has played main roles in the 2014 miniseries '' The Game'', the 2012 film ''Shell'', and the 2015 television film ''An Inspector Calls''. She has also appeared in the 2016 miniseries ...

as DI Karen Hall. *Ryan McKen as DI (demoted to DS in series 2) Rob Moloney. *Siena Kelly as Michelle Wilson, Jamie's pregnant girlfriend. *

Claire Rushbrook Claire Louise Rushbrook (born 25 August 1971) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Roxanne in '' Secrets & Lies.'' Early life Claire Louise Rushbrook was born on 25 August 1971 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. She attended Fearnh ...

as Gloria Wilson, Michelle's mother.

Recurring

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as Sebastian King, a bank robber. *

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as Eleanor, Beth and Anna's boss. * Anamaria Marinca as Suzanna, an employee at Daniel's hospital who becomes one of his patients. * Turlough Convery as Simon Reynolds. *

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as Michael Chander, a fellow doctor and friend of Daniel's. *

Sam Hazeldine Samuel Hazeldine (born 29 March 1972) is an English actor working in film, television and theatre. He is the son of actors James Hazeldine. and Rebecca Moore. Early life Sam Hazeldine was born in Hammersmith, London. He is the son of actors ...

as Jack Lorean, Anna's boyfriend. * Steffan Rhodri as Jeremy, Lee's manager. *

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as Clive, a criminal connected to the

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. * Johann Myers as Nick, a criminal connected to the black market organ trade. * Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa as Ash Falomo, an activist friend of Eve's. *

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as Gubby, a fixer in London's criminal underworld. *

Michael Smiley Michael Smiley (born 1963) is a Northern Irish comedian and actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films ''Kill List'' (2011) and ''The Lobster'' (2015). Early life Smiley was born in 1963 in Belfast and grew up in Holywood with ...

as Dermot, an associate of Gubby. * Michael Akinsulire as Tommy, one of Daniel's patients. *

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as DI Kam Skinner, Rob's sister.

Guest

Donald Sumpter Donald Sumpter (born 13 February 1943) is an English actor who has appeared in film and television since the mid-1960s. Career One of his early television appearances was the 1968 ''Doctor Who'' serial '' The Wheel in Space'' with Patrick Tro ...

as George, a clinic patient. * Martin McCann as Cormac, a clinic patient. *

Marion Bailey Marion Bailey (born 5 May 1951) is an English actress. She is best known for her work with her partner, filmmaker Mike Leigh, including the films '' Meantime'' (1983), ''All or Nothing'' (2002), ''Vera Drake'' (2004), ''Mr. Turner'' (2014), fo ...

as Ingrid. *

Jo Hartley Joanne Victoria Hartley (born 12 March 1972) is an English actress born in Oldham, Lancashire who has appeared in the films ''The Young Victoria'', ''Eddie the Eagle'', ''Slaughterhouse Rulez'' and '' Torvill & Dean'' and in British television ...

as Professor Kirby.

Episodes

Series Overview

Season 1 (2019)

Season 2 (2021)

Broadcast

On 13 February 2020, ''Temple'' was picked up by the

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services of U.S. cable provider

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via its ''

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'' banner. The second series was made available in its entirety to Spectrum subscribers on 1 November 2021. In Canada, the series was acquired by

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References

External links

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