Compulsion

20221 seriesEntertainment / Drama
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A four-part series that puts the spotlight on gambling addiction as it follows a paramedic called Jenny, played by Leanne Best, who is coping with her PTSD after being involved in a fatal train crash. After finding herself in debt to some dangerous people, she comes across a good Samaritan called Sasha, played by Anna Chancellor, who offers her a way out. But Sasha may not be who she says she is. `Compulsion' explores themes of friendship, family, love, loss, and the trauma that ordinary people experience.

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Episode 1Compulsion

After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny Challoner struggles with PTSD. Concealing her suffering from husband Chris, friend Alison and daughter Rosie, Jenny returned to work.

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Episode 2Compulsion

Jenny's secret is out. Her daughter is in hospital, her husband is in shock. Discovering his wife has gambled away everything they own has rocked Chris to the core.

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Episode 3Compulsion

After a restless night, Jenny sneaks out to give Sasha the latest batch of drugs she's stolen. Sasha has something for Jenny too, login details to Sasha's bank account.

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Episode 4Compulsion

With Sasha and Jenny's money nowhere to be found, Jenny chases the only lead she has loan shark Connie Bertram, who agrees to help Jenny find her quarry for a price.

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