The character of Chris Carson was largely inspired by the struggles former Merseyside Police officer Tony Schumacher experienced while on the force, with Schumacher going on to both create and write The Responder.
The character of Chris Carson was largely inspired by the struggles former Merseyside Police officer Tony Schumacher experienced while on the force, with Schumacher going on to both create and write The Responder. Carson's colorful background and conflicting loyalties are also focused on in the gritty series, which currently has two lauded seasons under its belt, has won the Edinburgh TV Award for Best Drama, and has been nominated for four British Academy Television Awards. Stream on BritBox.