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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About the Series
Patience Evans has always been a bit different. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. But her life is about to change forever.
Patience works in the Police Criminal Records Office and Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf notices that Patience makes connections in cases that other people don’t. Bea wants Patience on her team, not realizing that a change in routine could be destabilizing.
As Bea learns more about Patience’s traumatic upbringing and how autism affects her life, the two women form an unlikely friendship and a formidable crimefighting partnership.
Patience: Everything You Need to Know
In search of a little mystery and crime? Look no further – Patience is the latest thrilling drama from PBS, adapted from the critically acclaimed French television series, Astrid.
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