State of Play
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About
The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.
Cast
Bill Nighy
as Cameron Foster
David Morrissey
as Stephen Collins
Kelly Macdonald
as Della Smith
John Simm
as Cal McAffrey
Polly Walker
as Anne Collins
Philip Glenister
as DCI William Bell
James McAvoy
as Dan Foster
Michael Feast
as Andrew Wilson
Amelia Bullmore
as Helen Preger
Marc Warren
as Dominic Foy
Rebekah Staton
as Liz
Benedict Wong
as Pete Cheng
Johann Myers
as Sonny Stag
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Episode 1
Teenager Kelvin Stagg is shot dead in a London street. Then politician Stephen Collins breaks down when he hears his assistant Sonia Baker has been killed by falling under a train. A newspaper editor asks his journalist Cal McCaffrey (Stephen's former campaign manager) to look for a connection between the two deaths, and McCaffrey finds the dead teenager had stolen a silver metallic briefcase. McCaffrey traces the briefcase and in it he finds pictures of Stephen and Sonia - and a gun.
Episode 2
Spin-doctor Andrew Wilson has a letter which shows Stephen Collins was about to leave his wife Anne and move in with Sonia Baker - so Collins has been lying to Cal. The Collinses give a press conference, and Anne says she knew about Sonia. Cal's team wants to know who leaked their story to a rival paper. Journalist Dan leads them to Dominic Foy. Meanwhile, Stella's flat is raided by the man who shot at the courier who witnessed Stagg's murder. Then Anne and Cal begin an affair. The newspaper finally hands the stolen briefcase over to the police, but Cal refuses to say where he got it and is arrested.
Episode 3
Cal is released on bail. In order to get a decoy for Della, Cal arranges to get a story to the press about his release. Cal has now become a target for the hit man and needs police protection. DCI Bell questions Stephen Collins and suggest that Sonia Baker was blackmailing him and had threatened to make their affair public knowledge. Both Bell and The Herald want to interview Dominic Foy, especially when they discover he has had a past relationship with Sonia Baker.
Episode 4
Foy is questioned by the news team at a hotel and his interview is recorded by Syd in the next room, who later discovers personally that Foy is gay. Cal declares his love for Anne. Cameron Foster persuades Stephen Collins not to tell the tabloid press about Anne and Cal's affair. Foy has been paid by Warner Schloss who are lobbyists for U-EX Oil. Was Sonia a spy for the company? Meanwhile Stephen discovers he has had a weekend away with Sonia for which their expenses were also paid by Warner- Schloss.
Episode 5
Della manages to get Dominic Foy back into the hotel for another interview. Stephen Collins is listening to the interview next door and speaking through a concealed microphone tells Della what questions to ask. When he discovers that Sonia was pregnant and Foy adds that Collins didn't care about her he forces his way into Foy's room and phtsically attacks him. Foy is taken to hospital. Greer tells Cal that George Fergus convinced her to employ Sonia Baker, even though Sonia had less qualifications than the other applicants. Cameron now has a story, but is 'gagged' by U-Ex oil and Westminster, he prints this fact in short headlines. As a result The Herald brings in another editor to edit 'the headlines' . Cameron has a document witnessed by Della and tells Cal that the copyright to the final story will be his.
Episode 6
Cameron tells Yvonne Shaps that he has sacked Cal making him a freelance journalist and that Cal has the copyright to the story if she does not give them more money for the story Cal will go to another paper. Yvonne gives them the money. Foy gives them an e-mail linking Sonia with U-Ex Oil and Warner-Scloss. Stephen tells Cal he will resign from the Energy Select Committee and help get him a story that will link George Fergus to Sonia's murder. During an interview Collins talks about Sonia meeting Paul Canning from Warner-Scloss at the Trocadero everyday. Cal realises that this is information that Collins should not know and that there may now be a link to Stephen and Sonia's hitman.
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Stream State of Play online free in HD on CineFlixo. A well-rated mystery, drama, and crime series originally produced in Inglés and released in 2003, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 112 viewers worldwide.
About State of Play
The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
State of Play Cast and Characters
The cast features Bill Nighy (as Cameron Foster), David Morrissey (as Stephen Collins), Kelly Macdonald (as Della Smith), John Simm (as Cal McAffrey), and Polly Walker (as Anne Collins). Their performances are a major reason State of Play has built such a passionate audience.
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State of Play flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch State of Play online for free?
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How many episodes does State of Play have?
State of Play has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is State of Play good? What's the rating?
State of Play holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 112 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of State of Play?
The main cast includes Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald, and John Simm, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is State of Play available in Inglés?
Yes — State of Play was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was State of Play released?
State of Play first aired in 2003.
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How many seasons and episodes does State of Play have?
State of Play currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is State of Play about?
The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business. It belongs to the Mystery, Drama, Crime genres.
In which language is State of Play originally available?
State of Play was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was State of Play first released?
State of Play first premiered on May 18, 2003 (2003). The series has since concluded its run.
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