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Overview

Based on the heartbreaking true story of Banaz Mahmod, the young Londoner murdered by her own family for falling in love with the wrong man, Honour follows Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode's passionate search to discover the fate of missing 20-year old Banaz.

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Fisun Burgess
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Ahd Kamel
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Waj Ali
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Keeley Hawes
Creator:
Richard Laxton
Fist Air Date:
2020-09-28
Episode Runtime:
48m
Production Companies:
Buddy Club Productions (GB), Hera Pictures
Genres:
Crime Drama
Keywords:
based on true story detective investigation lawyer murder murder investigation police trial
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Vote Average: 7.4/10

Vote Count: 32 Votes

Show Popularity: 1.0453

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Miniseries

Spoken Languages: Kurdish, English

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARYA hard-hitting true crime drama that doesn’t sensationalise—it just quietly devastates. Honour tells the real story of Banaz Mahmod, a young woman murdered in a so-called “honour killing” in London, and the relentless investigation led by DCI Caroline Goode. It’s less about shock value and more about the failures that allowed it to happen, and the dogged determination to bring justice afterwards. THE PROSKeeley Hawes is rock solid—no theatrics, just controlled, determined energy that feels completely real. The show handles its subject with care, never drifting into exploitation, and instead keeps the focus on Banaz as a person, not just a case. It’s tight, focused, and doesn’t waste time padding things out. When it hits emotionally, it really lands. THE CONSIt’s not an easy watch—and it’s not meant to be. The pacing is deliberately restrained, which might feel a bit flat if you’re expecting a more dramatic, twist-heavy crime series. Some viewers might also find it frustrating how long justice takes to catch up, but that’s the reality the show sticks to. THE VERDICTAn 8/10. Powerful, respectful, and quietly gripping. It’s not here to entertain in the traditional sense—it’s here to tell an important story properly, and it does exactly that. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* True Story: The series is based on the real-life murder of Banaz Mahmod in 2006, a case that shocked the UK and exposed serious gaps in how authorities handled honour-based abuse.* Real Detective: Keeley Hawes portrays DCI Caroline Goode, who led the real investigation and spent years ensuring those responsible were brought to justice.* Filming Location: Much of the series was filmed in London to stay authentic to the real events and communities affected.* Justice Served: The case resulted in multiple convictions, including suspects who had fled the UK and were eventually extradited years later.* Critical Response: The show was widely praised for its sensitive handling of the subject and for avoiding the usual crime drama clichés. THE VIBELike reading a case file you wish didn’t exist—quiet, heavy, and impossible to shake once it’s in your head.

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Season 1

2 Episodes

Air Date: 2020-09-28

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

    THE SUMMARY

    A hard-hitting true crime drama that doesn’t sensationalise—it just quietly devastates. Honour tells the real story of Banaz Mahmod, a young woman murdered in a so-called “honour killing” in London, and the relentless investigation led by DCI Caroline Goode. It’s less about shock value and more about the failures that allowed it to happen, and the dogged determination to bring justice afterwards.

    THE PROS

    Keeley Hawes is rock solid—no theatrics, just controlled, determined energy that feels completely real. The show handles its subject with care, never drifting into exploitation, and instead keeps the focus on Banaz as a person, not just a case. It’s tight, focused, and doesn’t waste time padding things out. When it hits emotionally, it really lands.

    THE CONS

    It’s not an easy watch—and it’s not meant to be. The pacing is deliberately restrained, which might feel a bit flat if you’re expecting a more dramatic, twist-heavy crime series. Some viewers might also find it frustrating how long justice takes to catch up, but that’s the reality the show sticks to.

    THE VERDICT

    An 8/10. Powerful, respectful, and quietly gripping. It’s not here to entertain in the traditional sense—it’s here to tell an important story properly, and it does exactly that.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA

    * True Story: The series is based on the real-life murder of Banaz Mahmod in 2006, a case that shocked the UK and exposed serious gaps in how authorities handled honour-based abuse.

    * Real Detective: Keeley Hawes portrays DCI Caroline Goode, who led the real investigation and spent years ensuring those responsible were brought to justice.

    * Filming Location: Much of the series was filmed in London to stay authentic to the real events and communities affected.

    * Justice Served: The case resulted in multiple convictions, including suspects who had fled the UK and were eventually extradited years later.

    * Critical Response: The show was widely praised for its sensitive handling of the subject and for avoiding the usual crime drama clichés.

    THE VIBE

    Like reading a case file you wish didn’t exist—quiet, heavy, and impossible to shake once it’s in your head.

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