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The evidence doesn't lie. People do.

TV-142019•46m•6.3/10
MysteryCrime

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6.3/10(50)

Set against the stunning Scottish landscape in and around Dundee, three compelling female characters — Emma Hedges, Prof. Sarah Gordon and Prof. Kathy Torrance — join forces to uncover the truth about an unsolved murder case that's very close to home.

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Production

Red Production Company

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 9, 2019

Last Aired

March 22, 2022

Networks

U&Alibi

Created By

Val McDermid, Amelia Bullmore

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2019-12-09
Emma Hedges' return to Dundee brings her mother's unsolved murder into sharp focus, but a fatal fire in a nightclub proves an ominous omen.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2019-12-10
Glad of McKinven's help, Emma soon feels overwhelmed by the police interest and wonders what she's started. But when the stars align to put Daniel in her path, Emma feels a deep connection.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2019-12-16
McKinven's initial enquiries ruffle feathers and a furious Julie chides Emma for dragging up the past. When Skye threatens Emma with a knife, it's clear that someone's hiding something.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2019-12-17
Daniel's facing a culpable homicide charge for the Secrets fire and wants to protect Phil's reputation. But when Emma meets Phil for the first time, her instinct tells her to be wary of him.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2019-12-23
Emma's accusation against Phil drives a wedge between her and Daniel. McKinven urges Emma to stop sleuthing, as he becomes certain that the person who killed her mother is known to her.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2019-12-24
While Kathy oversees the excavation of Marie's grave, Daniel gives McKinven the lead he needs to make an arrest. But it's the exacting forensic science that finally brings peace for Emma.

Cast

Molly Windsor

Molly Windsor

Emma

Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

Prof. Sarah Gordon

Jennifer Spence

Jennifer Spence

Prof. Kathy Torrance

Martin Compston

Martin Compston

Daniel MacAfee

Michael Nardone

Michael Nardone

DCI Neil McKinven

Laurie Brett

Laurie Brett

Izzy Alessi

John Gordon Sinclair

John Gordon Sinclair

Drew Cubbin

Vincent Regan

Vincent Regan

Phil MacAfee

Moyo Akandé

Moyo Akandé

Trina

Badria Timimi

Dean Jean Bruzzi

Andrea Hart

Janine Muir

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