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Nov 3
31m 25s

The Chase: "I was not going to rest"

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About this episode

A high-stakes pursuit through the streets of Cuauhtémoc. Lydia is torn between her need for justice and fear of blowing the operation. As she wrestles with her own past and the weight of her mission, she’s forced to decide: how far is too far?

This episode contains very strong language and deals with sexual abuse including a description you might find distressing.

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Host: Anaya Echo Hawk

Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill

Sound designer: Melvin Rickarby

Production management: Juliette Harvey

Executive Producer: Joe Kent

The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production

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