Better - Season 1eps1 < Exclusive Deal >
A charismatic, ruthless drug lord and Lou’s long-time friend. Samuel Edward-Cook
The turning point occurs when Lou attends a birthday party at Col’s lavish home. While she is busy maintaining her professional-criminal alliance, a family tragedy strikes. Her teenage son, (Zak Ford-Williams), is rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening case of meningitis. Better - Season 1Eps1
Lou’s husband, who is deeply conflicted about her ties to Col. Zak Ford-Williams A charismatic, ruthless drug lord and Lou’s long-time
The episode opens with a tense sequence that sets the tone for the series. We meet (played by Leila Farzad), not at a crime scene as an investigator, but as a "cleaner." In a clandestine operation, she removes a murder weapon from a drug den to protect her long-time associate, Col McHugh (Andrew Buchan), one of West Yorkshire's most powerful drug lords. Her teenage son, (Zak Ford-Williams), is rushed to
In return, Col’s handouts have funded Lou’s lavish lifestyle, including private schooling for her son. A Family Crisis Sparks a Conscience
The premiere concludes with a chilling confrontation in a half-empty curry house. After a henchman is arrested at a "safe" house known only to a few, Col begins to question Lou’s loyalty. In a rare moment of defiance, Lou refuses to promise Col that she will always be there to clean up his messes, marking the first crack in their toxic, familial bond. Why You Should Watch