A detective who solves murders AND hides his bills in cupboards? Finally, relatable content.
Season 1 • Episode 8
LatestDI Gil Mayo and DS Alex Jones investigate the murder of a cleaner, asphyxiated with her own duster.
Charismatic detective Gil Mayo wise-cracks his way through a variety of murder mysteries alongside his sexy colleague, Alex Jones. Matters aren't simple between the old flames as flirtation could become something more - but who will make the first move? Life is further complicated by Gil's precocious teenage daughter Julie, who he's bringing up by himself after the disappearance of his wife. The detective does come up with a novel way to deal with the piles of bills he keeps receiving though - hiding them in the cupboard!
Acting
Alistair McGowan's improv background shines through every smug quip.
Writing
The 'will-they-won't-they' actually lands somewhere interesting eventually.
Production
Peak mid-2000s BBC cozy crime aesthetic, unapologetically beige.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alistair McGowan was primarily known as an impressionist before this; his casting was BBC taking a swing on a comedian.
Mayo arrived during the 2000s British cozy crime boom alongside Midsomer Murders and Jonathan Creek, but couldn't find its niche.
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