The Split

The Split is a British legal drama centered around the Defoe family, a firm of lawyers specializing in divorce cases. The central conflict arises because Hannah Defoe works for a competing law firm, Noble & Hale, while her siblings operate within their own family business. The series heavily explores their messy personal lives against the backdrop of high-stakes London divorces.

The series features Nicola Walker as the lead sister Hannah, alongside Annabel Scholey and Fiona Button as her siblings. The show also stars Stephen Mangan in a prominent recurring role. The dynamic between these lead actors was highly praised throughout the show's run.

The Split originally aired for three successful seasons on the BBC network. After the third season concluded the main storyline in 2022, the creators decided to end the show. However, a special feature-length episode set in Tuscany was later announced to properly wrap up the characters' arcs.

The Defoe family operates within the high-stakes world of London's divorce and family law sector. The show heavily explores their professional lives navigating messy, high-profile celebrity and corporate divorces. This legal specialization serves as a metaphor for the fractured relationships within their own family.