They say necessity is the mother of invention. In the new crime drama Curfew, viewers are presented with a world where one perceived necessity has led to quite an invention—and imagination is required to truly conceive what such a society would look like.

The show takes place in a future UK where, in response to violence against women, all men are now under a nightly electronic curfew and tagging system. Those are the basic facts of the plot premise, but like any good speculative fiction, Curfew aims to transport us deeper into this imagined world, raise thoughtful questions, and spark meaningful discussion.

Leading the way is seasoned detective Pamela Green, who must investigate when a murder breaks the one rule of this heavily policed system. Played by the skilled Sarah Parish, Pam is convinced only a man could be responsible for such a brutal crime. But with all males confined after dark,...