Douglas Archer

Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer is a the lead character of SS-GB. He is a British police officer serving under the German authorities in post-invasion Great Britain.

Biography
Before the outbreak of World War II, Detective Archer apprehended a serial killer, earning the nickname "Archer of the Yard." Archer is an ambitious man, although he is unsure of his role in post-invasion Britain. He is in favour with the German authorities because he can speak German. Archer knows his job is important and believes that law and orders needs to exist or everything would fall apart. But he is not a Nazi, nor is he willing to join The Resistance.

Archer is in a romantic relationship with Sylvia Manning, although she refuses to commit or even acknowledge it at Scotland Yard. His police partner is Harry Woods. After sitting down at a table in a cafe alongside Barbara Barga, he becomes interested in her.

Family
Archer has a young son, Douggie with his dead wife, Jill.

Behind the scenes
Douglas Archer is played by Sam Riley.