Jeany Spark, Nicola Walker, John Simm and Billie Piper are also credited as principal members of the cast.

[4] Piers Wenger, the BBC's head of drama, described the series as "a contemporary and thought-provoking state-of-the-nation thriller that pushes the boundaries of what audiences expect.

"[5] The show was produced by The Forge and distributed worldwide by All3Media, which brought Netflix on board to co-produce the series and release it internationally on 9 March 2018.

The website's critics consensus reads, "Collateral's social commentary is sometimes overbearing, but strong performances cut through an overcrowded script to suggest that good intentions can count for something.

"[9] Hindustan Times called it "an addictive murder mystery",[10] while First Post said it "manages to ask important questions but doesn't provide any answers".