Without Sin cast the perfect stars to portray the compelling deep-rooted grief spread across the four-part television drama series. The gripping British thriller stars Vicky McClure as Stella, a grieving mother whose teenage daughter was murdered. While picking up the pieces of her life to avoid hitting rock bottom, Stella finds herself entangled with the man who murdered her daughter. She also has to deal with the fact that her ex-husband has seemingly moved on like nothing happened.
While McClure dominates the show with her captivating delivery of a complex character, the efforts of the rest of the cast cannot be ignored. English stars such as Johnny Harris, Dorothy Atkinson, and Andrea Lowe also rendered memorable performances. Directed by Al Mackay, Without Sin first aired on December 28, 2022, on ITVX, to generally mixed reviews. However, cast performances were lauded by critics and audiences. Meet the main Without Sin cast and the characters they played.
Vicky McClure as Stella Tomlinson
Known for having a way with complex characters, McClure delivered her best performance in Without Sin. McClure portrays Stella, a mother grieving for her teenage daughter Maisy (Justine Emma Moore) who was murdered. Three years after the tragedy, Stella has not picked up the pieces of her life and still struggles to get closure. Her marriage ended, she smokes weed and has become anti-social. Stella also quit her office job to become a cab driver and learning that her ex-husband is expecting a baby with his girlfriend opens up her wounds. Several twists and turns later, McClure makes shocking discoveries about her daughter’s murderer.
Vicky McClure’s captivating performance as part of the Without Sin cast received widespread acclaim. The English actress has appeared in several rivetting British thrillers to critical acclaim. She is known for her roles in film and television projects such as Line of Duty (2012–2021) and the award-winning This Is England franchise. McClure won several awards for her portrayal of Lol Jenkins in Shane Meadows’ This is England, including the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for the sequel mini-series This is England ’86 (2010).
Dorothy Atkinson as Jessie Cole
One of the major figures on the Without Sin cast list, Dorothy Atkinson appeared as Jessie Cole, Stella’s mom. Atkinson delivered a touching performance as an older single mom who has to watch her grieving daughter slip into a shadow of herself while offering her support in any way possible. Atkinson is known for her role as a series regular on Call the Midwife and on All Creatures Great and Small. On the small screen, Atkinson is known for appearings in films like Topsy-Turvy, All or Nothing, and Mr. Turner, earning a nomination for the BIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the latter.
Johnny Harris as Charles Stone
McClure’s This is England ’86 costar, Johnny Harris portrays the man convicted for the murder of Maisy. Being a character prone to violence, Charles became the prime suspect when a hooded figure of him was seen standing over Maisy’s dead body at their family home. Charles’ reputation as a drug dealer and leader of a local gang who grew up with Stella on the same estate makes it hard to believe he might be innocent.
Like McClusure, Harris is an accomplished film and television actor. He also doubles as a screenwriter, director, and producer. In addition to his role in the popular television miniseries This Is England ’86, Harris is known for such projects as London to Brighton (2006), Monsters: Dark Continent, and Jawbone (2017).
Andrea Lowe as Bobbi Carter
One of the lesser-known actors on the Without Sin Cast list, Andrea Lowe plays Bobbi Carter, a restorative justice mediator in the case between Stella and her daughter’s convicted murderer. While Without Sin is one of her most prominent roles, Lowe has appeared in other projects such as Love Life (2012), Sherwood (2022), and DCI Banks (2010).
Johann Myers as Remy
When Stella decides to return to her roots to heal, she is welcomed by her best friend Remy played by Johann Myers. The character appeared in all four episodes of the miniseries. Myers has an extensive career in film and television. The British actor is known for his roles in Black Hawk Down (2001), The Medallion (2003), State of Play (2003), and The Bank Job (2008).
Ezra Faroque Khan as Kelvin
Ezra Faroque Khan portrays Jessie’s boyfriend Kelvin who owns a riding school where Maisy and Jessie used to visit. Kelvin got roped in the murder of Maisy when Stella recognized his dance school in a video of Maisie and her friend stealing drugs. Khan is a British actor from an African/Asian background known for his roles in Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003), Doctor Strange (2016), and Damsel (2024). Find out what happened to the cast of Mike & Molly.
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