The series ends by giving us an update on the true story the series is based on. On a black screen texts pops up and reveals Abdelbaset al-Megrahi is still the only person to be convicted of the bombing and his family continue their fight to clear his name.

What has Dr. Jim Swire been up to since the tragic 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland?

In the aftermath of the attack in 1988, the British doctor Jim Swire became a notorious figure fighting for justice regarding the tragedy. The plane exploded in midair, leading to the deaths of 270 people.

“Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,” streaming Jan. 2 on Peacock, examines the multiple cover-ups and investigations in that disaster’s wake. Much of it led by Colin Firth’s Dr. Jim Swire whose daughter Flora was among those murdered. He was elected to speak for the families of the UK victims.

A Search for Truth has premiered. The gripping story centers on the tragic explosion of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, where Dr. Jim Swire, who lost his daughter Flora, seeks justice with his wife,

For those unfamiliar with the Lockerbie flight tragedy that transpired a few days before Christmas in 1988, this series provides a revealing look into the complexities of international relations and the compromises made,

The show, which premiered January 2, 2025 and is streaming now, follows the efforts of Dr. Jim Swire (Colin Firth), whose daughter Flora was one of the disaster’s victims. As part of his efforts, Swire maintained a dogged desire for transparency and pushed officials for better airport security.