Mr Bates vs The Post Office (season 1)

This series tells the story of a major scandal involving the Horizon Post Office and the consequences it entailed. The Horizon computer system was introduced to post offices in 1999, and since then sub-postmasters have had problems trying to properly record their income. The system reports that they have stolen tens of thousands of pounds, although this is not actually the case. The main character in the drama is one of the Post Office staff, Alan Bates (Toby Jones), who is relied upon by many people. He looks like an ordinary auditor, but in fact he has been used to make false accusations and cover up the truth. The series also emphasizes the coldness and insensitivity of the investigators who caused so much pain and suffering. Overall, the drama is a warning that systems can be unjust and callous officials can harm innocent people. The proceedings of the case span a period of more than 20 years, and the verdict is one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in the UK...rn