8.045 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestAs the team delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding Suzy's death, details of her torrid emotional state reveal a surprising new line of enquiry. Elsewhere, Staffe is forced to confront the devastating fallout from his recent actions.
Detective Inspector William Wagstaffe attempts to solve brutal crimes while also trying to hold his fractured life together.
Acting
Tom Riley's controlled unraveling—every twitch tells a story.
Direction
Heatwave cinematography that makes London feel like purgatory.
Writing
Chris Lang's tightrope walk between procedural and character study.
Creator
Chris Lang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Adam Creed's novels; the books continue Will's story far beyond this single season's grim conclusion.
The 2018 UK heatwave was real—production leaned into actual sweltering conditions, making everyone's genuine misery part of the aesthetic.
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