8.045 minSeason 5 • Episode 3
LatestRachel is criticised for a lack of progress with the investigation and she knows she must find both a murder weapon and the encryption code used to access the website. However, as the team makes a significant breakthrough in the case, DSI Julie Dodson makes a discovery which jeopardises Rachel's position as Acting DI. Meanwhile, when Janet's attempt to help Taisie results in a complaint, her faith in justice is tested, and both Scott and Bailey have life-changing decisions to make about their futures.
D.C. Rachel Bailey and D.C. Janet Scott have a robust and engaging friendship which enables them to draw upon each other’s strengths and investigate murders for the Manchester Metropolitan Police.
Acting
Sharp and Jones have chemistry that could power Manchester.
Writing
Sally Wainwright's dialogue bites and bleeds.
Production
Manchester looks properly grey and lived-in.
Creators
Sally Wainwright, Diane Taylor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Suranne Jones and Sally Wainwright reunited for Gentleman Jack—Rachel Bailey energy but make it 1830s lesbian.
Pre-dates the current wave of 'messy female detective' shows; practically blueprinted the genre for Happy Valley and Mare of Easttown.
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