A FRESH wave of intrigue washes over ABC iview with the premiere of Professor T, a meticulously crafted British crime drama showcasing Ben Miller’s commanding return to primetime.
As Professor Jasper Tempest – a Cambridge University criminologist – Miller brings intellect, eccentricity and emotional complexity to his character with razor-sharp precision.
From the first episode, the series dives headlong into Tempest’s obsessive-compulsive world.
Rigid routines, surgical gloves and hand-washing rituals conceal a brilliant mind capable of unraveling the most perplexing criminal cases. Yet, beneath the veneer of control lies deep-seated trauma and vulnerability, providing an emotional core to each case he touches.
Across six tightly wrought episodes, we’re plunged into crimes that test more than his intellect.
From serial rapes to poisonings at academic soirees, each storyline demands Tempest’s unique brand of insight – often delivered with uncomfortable candour. While his methods may grate on the nerves of law enforcement, his results speak for themselves.
What truly sets Professor T apart is not just the clever plotting, but the fractured human at its centre.
Miller deftly balances Tempest’s prickly exterior with poignant glimpses into his private turmoil – a man shaped by his past, struggling to keep life’s chaos at bay even as he chases down killers.
ABC iview offers the full first season, giving Australian audiences unrestricted access to this cerebral thriller.
With Miller’s nuanced performance and compelling mysteries, Professor T is poised to become a standout in the crime genre.
Now live streaming and on ABC iView.
