Molly Windsor
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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.
Top cast
Laura Fraser
Prof. Sarah Gordon
Jennifer Spence
Prof. Kathy Torrance
Martin Compston
Daniel MacAfee
Michael Nardone
DCI Neil McKinven
Laurie Brett
Izzy Alessi
John Gordon Sinclair
Drew Cubbin
Vincent Regan
Phil MacAfee
Moyo Akandé
Trina
BT
Badria Timimi
Dean Jean Bruzzi
AH
Andrea Hart
Janine Muir
Creative team
Rebecca Gatward (Director) • Mary Nighy (Director) • Val McDermid (Writer) • Amelia Bullmore (Writer)
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Episodes
6 Episodes
011. Episode 1
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.
022. Episode 2
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.
033. Episode 3
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.
044. Episode 4
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.
055. Episode 5
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.
066. Episode 6
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.