Before We Die

Determined to solve her lover’s murder, Detective Hannah Laing persuades one of his confidential contacts to help her. But when Hannah discovers the informant’s identity, she realizes there is far more at stake than bringing the killers to justice.

At her ex-husband's birthday party, Hannah has an awkward chat with her son, Christian.

For as long as stories have been told, the timeless and sometimes twisted dynamic of a mother and her son has captivated the mind. In "Before We Die," this classic complex relationship rests at the heart of the story, which the cast discusses in this behind the scenes look. Whether in the world of undercover cops or Croatian crime rings, the mother-son bond resonates through this British drama.

Hannah and her new partner, Billy Murdoch, start investigating the Mimica family, who they believe are responsible for Sean's murder. They discover the Mimicas are planning to smuggle a massive quantity of cocaine into the country, but when Hannah discovers the identity of Sean's contact "Issy," she immediately wants to pull the plug on the investigation.

Stefan discovers Christian has been meeting with Hannah and he tells Davor that Christian is supplying information about the Mimica family’s criminal activities to the police. Christian has a carefully prepared cover story, but will it convince Davor? Or will he be forced to take more drastic action to preserve his cover and protect himself?

In a media market oversaturated with police dramas, the cast of "Before We Die" discusses the unique world of undercover cops and the paradoxes of working in the organized crime unit. They also explore how the different approaches of Hannah (the bold and brash investigator), Billy (the roguish former military man), and Tina (the cautious and exasperated supervisor) collaborate and clash.

Davor tells Bianca that Stefan has gone to Croatia, but she works out what has really happened to him and makes a proposal to Christian. Traumatized by what he's done and hopelessly tangled up in the undercover police investigation, Christian opts instead to take a trip with Davor that will reveal everything he needs to know about "Operation Krajina."

Hannah and Billy work out how the Mimicas plan to smuggle the cocaine into the UK, but with Christian out of action they have no way of knowing when or where the consignment will be delivered. When another drug dealer confesses to Sean's murder, it looks like the Mimicas will get away with it, until Bianca makes a discovery that turns everything upside down.

The undercover police team attempt to bust the Mimicas' drug smuggling operation, but they are in for an unpleasant surprise. With Billy and Christian's help, Hannah manages to turn the tables on the Mimicas and set up a dramatic and conclusive showdown.

The differences between the eastern and western world contribute to the themes and conflicts at the center of the show. The cast unpacks Croatia as a key player in the atmosphere of the show. From the language to the music to the food, the actors immersed themselves in the cultural specificity, often learning from their Croatian co-stars to make the representation feel as authentic as possible.