8.046 minSeason 10 • Episode 8
LatestAlphy and Geordie keep an eye on rising tensions as a controversial figure is invited to speak at the university. When a murder is committed, however, they disagree on how to approach the case.
In 1953 at the hamlet of Grantchester, Sidney Chambers—a charismatic, charming clergyman—turns investigative vicar when one of his parishioners dies in suspicious circumstances.
Acting
Norton's smoldering crisis of faith is chef's kiss.
Production
Cambridge punts never looked this melancholy.
Writing
Murder plots thin, character drama thick.
Creator
Daisy Coulam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
James Norton left after season 4 to avoid being typecast as 'hot priest'—too late, we fear.
The show quietly became one of British TV's most progressive period dramas, tackling homosexuality and race in 1950s England with surprising nuance.
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