Based on Michael Robotham\u2019s novel of the same name<\/a>, The Suspect stars Poldark<\/a>\u2018s Turner as Joe O\u2019Loughlin, a psychologist who appears to live a perfect life and is asked by DI Vincent Ruiz and DS Riya Devi to help with profiling on a grisly murder case.<\/p>\n However, as the investigation unfolds, those around Joe begin to suspect that he may be hiding a dark secret \u2013 can he really be trusted?<\/p>\n With a stellar cast featuring Line of Duty<\/a>\u2018s Shaun Parkes and Doctor Who<\/a>\u2018s Anjli Mohindra, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the actors of The Suspect.<\/p> Who is Dr Joe O\u2019Loughlin?\u00a0<\/strong>Joe appears to have the perfect life with a loving family, a successful career as a clinic psychologist and a publishing deal. He\u2019s even seen as a hero when he stops a young patient from jumping out of the hospital\u2019s 10th floor window. When he meets DS Devi, he\u2019s happy to help with profiling on the murder of a young woman \u2013 however, those around him begin to suspect that he may have something to hide. While his recent Early Onset Parkinson\u2019s diagnosis could explain his behaviour, has his work as a clinic psychologist allowed him to develop a criminal mindset?<\/p>\n Where have I seen Aidan Turner before?\u00a0<\/strong>Aidan Turner is best known for starring as Ross Poldark in BBC One\u2019s Poldark, and for his roles in The Clinic, Being Human and Desperate Romantics. He went on to star in historical drama Leonardo and mystery thriller And Then There Were None, before playing K\u00edli in the Hobbit franchise.<\/p>\n Who is DI Ruiz?\u00a0<\/strong>Dr Vincent Ruiz is an experienced police detective who has been solving murders for years \u2013 however, his reputation as a maverick who refuses to play the PR game has prevented him from rising up the ranks. When yet another young woman is brutally murdered, he finds that the limits of his intuition are tested.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Shaun Parkes before?\u00a0<\/strong>Shaun Parkes rose to fame after appearing in 1999\u2019s Human Traffic and went on to appear in Doctor Who, Casanova, Notes on a Scandal, The Mummy Returns and Lock, Stock\u2026 He starred as the titular detective in BBC Two\u2019s Moses Jones before taking on roles in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, ITV\u2019s Identity, Death in Paradise, Silent Witness and Line of Duty. He recently played Captain Radic in Netflix\u2019s Lost in Space and appeared in Small Axe, and The Accident.<\/p>\n Who is DS Devi?\u00a0<\/strong>DS Riya Devi is a detective who is relatively new to murder, with this being her fourth case \u2013 however, she\u2019s ready to bring her intelligent, efficient and straightforward approach to the case. She becomes more invested in catching the killer as the case develops, but can she trust the protocol-breaking DI Ruiz?<\/p>\n Where have I seen Anjli Mohindra before?\u00a0<\/strong>Anjli Mohindra began her career playing Rani Chandra in The Sarah Jane Adventures and went on to land roles in The Inbetweeners, Law & Order: UK, Beaver Falls and Legends of Tomorrow. She has since appeared in Bodyguard, Wild Bill, Dark Heart, and more recently Vigil as Surgeon Lieutenant Tiffany Docherty and Doctor Who as Queen Skithra. Earlier this year, she played Archie in Sky Max drama The Lazarus Project.<\/p>\n Who is Dr Gerald \u2018Jack\u2019 Owens?\u00a0<\/strong>Jack is a consultant neurologist who has been Joe\u2019s best friend since university and diagnosed him with Early Onset Parkinson\u2019s. With a few broken marriages in his past, he\u2019s single and has Joe\u2019s best interests at heart.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Adam James before?\u00a0<\/strong>Adam James is best known for his roles in Doctor Foster, I May Destroy You, King Charles III, Belgravia, Life and more recently Vigil, in which he played Lieutenant Commander Mark Prentice. He has also appeared in Johnny English Strikes Again, A Little Chaos and BritBox drama Hotel Portofino.<\/p>\n Who is Julianne O\u2019Loughlin?\u00a0<\/strong>Julianne is Joe\u2019s wife \u2013 a Spanish teacher at a North London college. Having compromised her career to raise their daughter Charlie, Julianne actually wishes she had pursued her academic aspirations. However, when Joe\u2019s challenges start to come between them, she feels as though the life they have built is under threat.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Camilla Beeput before?\u00a0<\/strong>Camilla Beeput rose to fame after being discovered on 2002\u2019s Fame Academy and subsequently starred in West Side Story before releasing music with Lionel Richie and Erick Sermon. She then moved into acting, starring as Zita in Sky Atlantic\u2019s Save Me and taking on roles in Sick Note, Partners in Crime, Legends, Scott & Bailey, Birds of a Feather, Death in Paradise, Peep Show, Top Boy and Grantchester.<\/p>\n Who is Dr Rachel Fenwick?\u00a0<\/strong>Dr Rachel Fenwick is a consultant psychiatrist who practises out of the same building where Joe has his therapy room. A colleague and long-time friend to Joe, she never wavers in her loyalty to him.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Sian Clifford before?\u00a0<\/strong>BAFTA-winning actor Sian Clifford is best known for starring as Claire in Fleabag and for her roles in Vanity Fair, Quiz, Liar and Life After Life. She has also appeared in Inside No. 9, The Duke, Two Weeks to Live and is set to appear in upcoming film See How They Run.<\/p>\n Who is Melinda?\u00a0<\/strong>Melinda is an old colleague of Joe\u2019s from his younger days of practising psychology. While she\u2019s initially frosty towards Joe when she sees him again, there is history between the two that needs to be addressed before Joe can ask her for help.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Angela Griffin before?\u00a0<\/strong>Angela Griffin is an actor and TV personality who is best known for playing Fiona Middleton on Coronation Street, Kim Campbell on Waterloo Road and for roles in Lewis, Holby City and Mount Pleasant. She has also appeared in Midsomer Murders, Turn Up Charlie, White Lines, Choose or Die and Channel 4\u2019s Help.<\/p>\n Who is Bobby Moran?\u00a0<\/strong>While we don\u2019t know much about Bobby ahead of The Suspect\u2019s release, we see in the trailer that he interacts with Joe a fair bit at his practice.<\/p>\n Where have I seen Bobby Schofield before?\u00a0<\/strong>Bobby Schofield has appeared in Anne, Time, Cherry, Inside No. 9, How to Build a Girl, Knightfall, Doctors and Don\u2019t Breathe 2. He\u2019s set to star in upcoming series SAS: Rogue Heroes and The Interpreter.<\/p>\n The Suspect begins on Monday 29th August at 9pm on ITV, with episodes also available after broadcast on ITV Hub. <\/strong>Check out more of our\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Lauren Morris Published: Monday, 29 August 2022 at 12:00 am Aidan Turner returns to our screens this Bank Holiday with The Suspect \u2013 ITV\u2019s upcoming drama about a clinical psychologist brought in to help on a murder case. 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