ELLIS - thur 8pm ch 5 - TV PACE. NO SPOILERS

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Unusual for ch 5 to do a police drama

Their usual dramas are thriller /romance /murder etx

3 part drama - 2hrs each Episode

As a black woman in the police force, she frequently faces underestimation and disregard from her male peers, yet she shines as a "first-class murder detective, with a determination for justice and a deep well of compassion for those who need it".

Mirroring the structure of popular shows like Midsomer Murders, each instalment of Ellis will span two hours. Sharon D Clarke, whose credits include Showtrial, Lost Boys and Fairies, and Rocketman, takes on the lead role.

The series will follow titular character DCI Ellis, who is sent into various police stations to help solve their failing investigations.

Andrew Gower, recognised for his performances in The Winter King, Carnival Row, and Outlander, portrays DS Harper, Ellis's trusted colleague.

In every episode, the duo is tasked with integrating themselves into a new police department, challenging Ellis to gain the trust of the local team.

It'll be no easy feat for the seasoned copper, as she'll have to win over new teams and local detectives who don't appreciate her involvement.

Not keen on that

Really enjoyed it. Best detective series for a long time.
Well done Channel 5!

Yes which sometimes I find too long

Back on tonight .

You beat me to it @GoldMoon

Hoping will be good again

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E2 when Ellis investigates the vanishing of a local detective she finds that the closed ranks of the police staton are impenetrable

But soon a web of secrets unravel ......

Who is the actress playing the nurse? She seems familiar.

Stephanie Levi-John

I didn't expect that person to be the killer

Neither did I. I thought it would be the police woman

I thought the chief

Good again. I like the 2 hour slot where it’s solved in one episode

I still find 2hrs in one go a flight struggle and find concentration goes

This is really bloody good!! I normally struggle with two hour programmes but this one manages to hold my attention. Really hope they have an another series!

I'm not sure I know exactly what happened either

Haven't RTFT as only watched first episode, but I did enjoy it. I was a bit confused at the end. Who got Amy pregnant?

I think the dad

Just watched episode 2 and really enjoyed. That kept me guessing until the end! Looking forward to tonight's.

Yes e3 and last one on tonight

Eli's investigated the case of two missing honeymooners and she must delve into the villages tangled past

Behind by 30m tho means I can ff the ads so will be in real time by the end. I think

I really liked this, it was a nice 'gentle' series along the lines of Vera, Shetland and Midsummer's. The goriest thing you got was the severed hand.

It was also good that they tapped into recent events(Nicola Bulley and the Internet sleuths) to use in their storyline last night.

I really hope they do another series because I like the pairing of Ellis and Chet and want to see it develop.

Again I got slightly confused. I think my mind wandered as 2hrs

So the ex bf shot them

And the man with the hand was trapped and bled to death

Yes the man with the hand landed on a trap whilst running from the ex, and then bled to death. His teacher was just trying to help him.

The chef/ex killed Oz and she jumped in to try and save him.

Just watched the last episode. I really really enjoyed this series. Much better than some of the police series on other channels. I normally struggle with two hour programmes but I could watch hours more of Ellis and Chet!

Loved that they changed the dynamics with the host police force in this one. Nice to see Ellis being supportive towards other officers and getting a better reception. I really hope there is another series. This is excellent tv.