《搜索尸间线》是一部情节曲折的犯罪题材剧集，改编自司·斯潘塞别出心裁的图画小说。1890 年、1941 年、2023 年和 2053 年，同一具尸体在伦敦东区的恒盛巷被发现，每个时期都有一名侦探必须要对此进行调查。随着几十年来的联系越来越紧密，侦探们很快发现他们的调查是相互关联的，而一位神秘的政治领袖伊莱亚斯·曼尼斯（斯蒂芬·格拉汉姆饰）变得越来越重要。他是否参与了这起谋杀案？还是有更险恶的事情在作祟？为了解开这个谜团，我们的四名侦探必须以某种方式合作，揭开一个跨越 150 多年的阴谋。

Series two joins Chris Carson six months later. Chris is attempting to rebuild his life, and his relationships, desperate to avoid the corruption that nearly sucked him under. He is trying to be a better police officer, a better man, and most importantly, a better father to his daughter Tilly. All whilst still dealing with the relentless trauma of being a night response officer. Chris wants a day job. Chris needs a day job. But is he prepared to risk everything to get one?