The six-part police drama has been dubbed 'bingeworthy' - and you can watch the whole series for free09:49, 14 Jun 2026Updated 09:55, 14 Jun 2026An ITV police drama is your next binge-watch whilst you await the new season of Line of Duty.‌The Australian series titled Critical Incident, which has been described as a "high octane thriller" centering on a police officer, has been included in ITVX's selection of "unmissable" shows.‌The show first aired in Australia back in 2024, and similar to Line of Duty's breakthrough success, the series tracks an officer who commits a devastating error, leading to an innocent bystander being harmed while chasing a suspect.‌The synopsis for the six-part drama on ITVX states: "When a reckless pursuit leads to tragedy, Senior Constable Zil Ahmed and vulnerable teen Dalia Tun must reckon with the aftermath."The series delivers authentic drama, with writer Sarah Bassiuoni and executive producer Sheila Jayadev both formerly having practised as criminal lawyers.‌Despite broadcasting in 2024, regrettably no second series has materialised, though this enables the programme to be consumed in merely one day.The hard-hitting drama features Akshay Khanna (Red, White & Royal Blue), Zoe Boe (The Tree), Roxie Mohebbi (One Lane Bridge), Hunter Page-Lochard (Cleverman), Jackson Heywood (Home and Away) and Jai Waetford (Neighbours).Critical Incident also features Simone Kessell (Yellowjackets), Erik Thomson (Xena Warrior Princess), Zindzi Okenyo (Troppo), Heidi May (Thor: Love and Thunder), Oliver Ackland (The Originals), Josef Ber (Pieces of Her), Gerry Sont (Chances), CJ Bloomfield (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) and Richard Brancatisano (Chasing Life).‌While the series ultimately attracted divided opinions from certain viewers, there was substantial acclaim for the programme.One remarked: "It started slow but I actually enjoyed it. Good principal cast, well filmed and bingeworthy," while another stated: "Critical Incident is well done, good story, and all-round good acting. Yes, it could be better, some of the actors are trying too hard, but generally they get the tone right."‌A third contributed: "I wanted to trash talk this so much, but I found myself binge watching the complete series in one night."Quality of camera work, production and casting, draws you into the characters stories within the story and true to today's culture."Meanwhile, another reviewer said of the show "[it] is a new crime drama that'll have you hooked immediately".Article continues belowNevertheless, one disappointed viewer grumbled: "The premise is great, but the characters are stupid and get stupider by the episode. I got so bored that I didn't care what would happen to any of them which also means that the audience doesn't invest in them."You can stream Critical Incident on ITVX now