[1][2] On trial for killing a drug dealer, Hero (Adewunmi) tries to convince the court of his innocence.
It was announced in February 2020 that Snowed-In Productions would adapt Mahmood's novel for the BBC with Tom Edge as writer and Sarmad Masud as director.
Set to executive produce are Kate Crowe and Lucy Richer of the BBC as well as Ruth Kenley-Letts, Neil Blair, and Jenny Van Der Lande.
[1] Ed Cumming from The Independent gave the first episode four out of five stars, commending the clever storytelling.
[11] Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian awarded the first episode three stars out of five, praising the performances but criticizing the pacing and format.