#1
S5E4
Troubled Blood: Part 4
Strike realises that Margot’s killer is responsible for many other murders that have gone undetected, and lays a trap.
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#2
S5E3
Troubled Blood: Part 3
Spurred on by the father of a young woman who also went missing in the 1970s, the detectives attempt to outwit an incarcerated serial killer who may hold the key to the case.
#3
S5E2
Troubled Blood: Part 2
The investigation takes a dangerous turn as a disturbing piece of evidence leads Robin and Strike into London’s underworld. Robin risks her life by pursuing a vicious suspect.
#4
Troubled Blood: Part 1
S5E1
#5
The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 3
S1E3
#6
Career of Evil: Part 1
S3E1
#7
Career of Evil: Part 2
S3E2
#8
Lethal White: Part 3
S4E3
#9
Lethal White: Part 4
S4E4
#10
The Cuckoo's Calling: Part 1
S1E1
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Robin, Strike and Barclay all take risks to further the investigation now that they think Anomie probably killed Edie Ledwell. Strike receives an unexpected and unwelcome visitor.
#18
The Ink Black Heart: Part 3
S6E3
#17
The Ink Black Heart: Part 1
S6E1
#16
The Ink Black Heart: Part 4
S6E4
#15
The Silkworm: Part 2
S2E2
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