As the investigation progresses, Brannick works alongside his partner, , while his superior, DCS Jackie Twomey , tries to shut the case down to avoid reigniting sectarian tensions. Brannick even attempts to frame Twomey for being Goliath to protect his own secret. Key Characters

Tom's sharp, instinctive partner who represents a younger generation focused on justice rather than the baggage of "The Troubles".

In the 2021 BBC series , DCI Tom Brannick (played by James Nesbitt) leads a double life as both a veteran detective and the very assassin he is hunting, codenamed "Goliath." Set against the brooding landscapes of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland, the story explores the heavy price of maintaining a fragile peace. The Hunt for Goliath