| Genre | |
|---|---|
| Creator |
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| Writer | Daniel Peak |
| Director | Al Campbell |
| Starring | |
| Music | Oli Julian |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Num series | 3 |
| Num episodes | 18 |
| Producer | Charlotte Surtees |
| Cinematography | John Sorapure |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Company |
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| Channel |
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| First aired | 29 April 2020 |
| Last aired | 4 August 2022 |
Code 404 is a British police procedural comedy drama television series created by Tom Miller, Sam Myer, and Daniel Peak, and produced by Kudos.[1] The series stars Stephen Graham and Daniel Mays in the lead roles and the first series premiered on 29 April 2020 on Sky One. In May 2020, it was renewed for a second series[2] which premiered on 1 September 2021 on Sky Comedy, following the shutdown of Sky One. In September 2021, it was renewed for a third series[3] which premiered on 4 August 2022. In September 2023, it was cancelled after three series, due to Graham and Mays' busy schedules.[4]
Plot
Set in the near future, Code 404 revolves around a pair of top-notch investigators, DI John Major (Daniel Mays) and DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham). When Major is killed on duty, his body is transferred to an experimental artificial intelligence project to revive him. However, the AI lacks the crime-fighting instincts of Major.
Cast and characters
Main
- Stephen Graham as DI Roy Carver
- Daniel Mays as DI John Major
Supporting
- Rosie Cavaliero as DCS Dennett
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Dr. Kelly Major
- Amanda Payton as Dr. Alison Parfit
- Michelle Greenidge as PC/DS Judith Papastathopoulos
- Richard Gadd as Liam Cleasby
- Tracy-Ann Oberman as Helen Chalmers
- Steve Oram as DI Simon Gilbert (series 1–2)
- Emily Lloyd-Saini as DI Jeanette Ryle (series 1–2)
- Steve Meo as DI Paul Stokes (series 2)
- Michael Armstrong as PC Michael Michaels (series 2–3)
- Clive Russell as Clifford Major (series 2)
- Vinette Robinson as Prof. Sarah McAllister (series 3)
Broadcast
The first series premiered on 29 April 2020 on Sky One in the United Kingdom.[5] The second series premiered on 1 September 2021 on Sky Max.[6] The third series premiered on 4 August 2022.[7]
In the United States, the series premiered on 8 October 2020 on Peacock.[8]
References
- ^ "Code 404". Kudos. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Sky comedy Code 404 renewed for season two after record viewing figures". Radio Times. May 15, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (1 September 2021). "Code 404 set to return for Series 3". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Rodger, James. "Sky axe popular comedy after three seasons because stars are 'too busy'". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ Wyle, Megan (April 21, 2020). "Code 404: first trailer for Daniel Mays and Stephen Graham's comedy series". CultBox. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (September 1, 2021). "Code 404 season 2: release date, cast and trailer for Sky comedy series". Radio Times. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ Darvill, Josh (22 July 2022). "Code 404 series 3 release date and trailer for Sky comedy series". Tellymix. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Avalos, Regina (September 11, 2020). "Code 404: Peacock Releases Trailer for British Police Dramedy Series". TV Series Finale. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
External links
- Official website
- Code 404 at IMDb