The Control Room: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

BBC One | Britbox | Season Premiere Date: December 28, 2022

Summary: Emergency call operator Gabriel (Iain De Caestecker) searches for a woman (Joanna Vanderham) who calls in and seems to know him in this British three-part miniseries.
[Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 17 Jul 2022 and in the US on BritBox on 28 Dec 2022]

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Suspense

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E3. Episode 3
Air Date: July 19, 2022
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S1:E2. Episode 2
Air Date: July 18, 2022
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S1:E1. Episode 1
Air Date: July 17, 2022

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The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Dec 1, 2022

It’s a thriller that takes a tremendous, hooky premise, then builds around it with loving detail – instead of considering that its work is largely done and relying on the audience’s basic need for resolution to keep them watching. Read full review

Radio Times James Hibbs

Dec 1, 2022

In its final moments, the show chooses to focus on its emotional through-line and its characters, rather than explosive action or a shocking last-minute bait and switch – an easy decision to defend and one which may help The Control Room to stand out amongst the crowd. Read full review

i Emily Baker

Dec 1, 2022

With its fresh-feeling premise, fleshed out characters, and just enough twists to deliver escapism without compromising believability, The Control Room has all the ingredients to emerge as one of the year’s standout dramas. Read full review

The Independent Sean O'Grady

Dec 1, 2022

The performances of the leads redeem a lot of the slow pace and disjointed storytelling. Read full review

Joel Keller

Jan 3, 2023

Viewers will be drawn into the main story in The Control Room. We hope, however, they’re not distracted by the piecemeal flashbacks that build the characters’ backstories. Read full review

The Times Carol Midgley

Dec 1, 2022

My main response to this thriller was irritation. ... The opaque flashbacks to their childhood hint at the nub of the mystery, but what it needs at this stage is less vagueness, more hard reveal. Read full review

The Telegraph Anita Singh

Dec 1, 2022

What looks as if it will be a high-concept thriller in the style of Colin Farrell’s Phone Booth soon slumps under the weight of countless woozy flashbacks to Gabriel’s early years with Sam, his childhood friend. Read full review

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 28, 2022
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: July 19, 2022
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: July 18, 2022
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: July 17, 2022