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Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. DI Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.

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Bea and Patience behind crime scene tape in a natural history museum

'Patience' Recap: Episode 3

The team investigates a mysterious death inside a closed natural history museum, a place that both Patience and Bea's son Alfie love.

Patience and Bea look at files

'Patience' Recap: Episode 2

Bea wants Patience on her team as they look into the linked deaths of several psychiatrists, but Patience fears the loss of routine…

Patience Evans sits with headphones on at a bus stop holding a puzzle

'Patience' Recap: Episode 1

An investigation into an apparent suicide reveals surprising links between previously dismissed deaths, thanks in part to the…