The Hardest Word: Part 1

The team are investigating a series of brutal murders, where the victims are left facing down, with the word sorry carved on their back, Boyd has the complication of being made to work with DS Bulmer.

It's an excellent episode, it now comes with a warning that some scenes are upsetting, that's very fair in this case, not as bleak as part two though. It's fast paced, dramatic, and offers up something by having the involvement of a second team, run by a smart arse, it's very good.

Despite the very dark tone, it does have a few lighter moments, I loved the scenes of Boyd meeting Greta for the first time. Wonderfully played by Emma Fielding.

Best of all, the dynamic between Boyd and Bulmer, it's a real game of wits, the best of Phil Daniels for me.

Excellent, 9/10.